AUSTIN PRUITT NEWS

Takes third loss Sunday Pruitt (1-3) took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Pruitt successfully got the third out in the seventh upon first entering the game to preserve a 5-5 tie, but he ended up on the hook for the loss when the two runners he put on to start the eighth crossed the plate following his exit. Pruitt had generated scoreless efforts in six of his previous seven outings coming into Sunday, so he remains a solid option for manager Mark Kotsay, albeit one that doesn't deliver much fantasy production due to a lack of hold and save opportunities.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as opener Pruitt will operate as the Athletics' opening pitcher Saturday versus Houston, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pruitt will draw a second straight start after serving as the opener Wednesday against the Mariners, tossing a scoreless first inning while allowing two hits. Hogan Harris was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday and he'll handle the bulk relief role following Pruitt.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener for OAK Pruitt will serve as the Athletics' opener Wednesday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Ken Waldichuk had been the listed starter for Oakland, but he'll instead work in bulk relief. Pruitt carries a 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB in 10.2 innings this season out of the A's bullpen.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three hitless innings Pruitt (1-1) earned the win in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed one walk while striking out one over three scoreless innings.

Impact Pruitt picked up his first win of the season in a nail-biting extra-innings victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, stretching out to three innings after having not gone deeper than 1.2 innings this season. He was incredibly effective in high-leverage situations, taking over in the 10th inning and allowing no baserunners outside of intentionally walking Corbin Carroll in the 11th. Since being called up from Triple-A in early May, Pruitt owns a 4.00 ERA with six strikeouts over 9.0 innings (7 appearances) but could be in line for more work after Tuesday's impressive outing.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Sunday Pruitt (0-1) took the loss against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Impact Pruitt allowed two of the three hitters he faced to reach safely, surrendering a leadoff double to Adolis Garcia and an RBI single to Jonah Heim. Pruitt was charged with an additional run when Heim subsequently came across on a Leony Taveras fielder's choice, saddling Pruitt with the loss and his second multi-earned-run outing in the last four trips to the mound.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Athletics selected Pruitt's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Pruitt earned a promotion with a 2.30 ERA and 16:5 K:BB across 15.2 frames with Vegas. The veteran right-hander appeared in 39 games for Oakland last season, posting a 4.23 ERA. He'll likely fill a multi-inning relief role.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Pruitt was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Pruitt appeared in 39 games for Oakland in 2022 but won't retain his spot on the 40-man roster through the offseason. He had a 4.23 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 38:9 K:BB across 55.1 innings.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bullpen Pruitt gave up two earned runs on two hits while striking out a batter in one inning of relief in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Though Pruitt tossed five no-hit innings when he was needed for a spot start against the White Sox last weekend, the Athletics won't give the right-hander an extended audition in the rotation. After faltering in his relief outing Tuesday, Pruitt now sits on an unremarkable 4.53 ERA and 12.8 K-BB% over 47.2 innings on the season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrus' 2-run double caps 5-run 9th, White Sox beat A's 5-3

Elvis Andrus hit a tiebreaking double against his former team with two outs in a five-run ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox — hitless until the seventh — rallied past the Oak...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's hold Yankees to 1 hit, win 3-2 in 11 on LeMahieu error

Shea Langeliers scored the game-winning run on a throwing error by second baseman DJ LeMahieu in the 11th inning, and the Oakland Athletics held the New York Yankees to one hit in...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera dominates, Marlins win in 1st Oakland trip since '17

Rookie Edward Cabrera pitched two-hit ball over eight innings in another impressive start, Charles Leblanc homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Monday.

Impact Pruitt recorded his first save of the season Sunday against the Mariners but will lose his spot on the 40-man roster a day later. He's posted a 4.78 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 37.2 innings over 27 relief appearances in the majors this year, and it's not yet clear whether he'll remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers ends A's 81-game triples drought in win over M's

Shane Langeliers got three hits, including Oakland’s first triple after a strange 81-game drought without a three-bagger, and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records first save Sunday Pruitt picked up the save in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Seattle. He allowed no runs on no hits and no walks over two-thirds of an inning. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact With the save Sunday, Pruitt is now the fifth Oakland reliever to record a save this season. Manager Mark Kotsay decided to go with Dany Jimenez in the eighth inning as the Mariners had the heart of the lineup due up. Despite recording the save Sunday, It is unlikely that Pruitt will see many more save opportunities as the A's turned to its top five options earlier in the game after starter JP Sears completed just five innings.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Wednesday Pruitt (0-1) took the loss in extra innings against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing an unearned run on one hit over one inning.

Impact Pruitt needed only nine pitches to get through his one frame, but he allowed a go-ahead RBI double to Magneuris Sierra that plated inning-opening runner Steven Duggar with what turned out to be the winning run. The right-hander has had a rocky second half thus far, posting a 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in four innings across five appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sierra RBI double in 12th, Angels beat A's 5-4 for sweep

Magneuris Sierra hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, then doubled home the go-ahead run in the 12th that lifted the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 for a three-...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's 6-4

Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the San Francisco Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sheets homers, doubles late to lift White Sox over A's 3-2

Gavin Sheets hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Oakland Athletics 3-2

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps up for long relief Pruitt allowed a run on two hits and struck out six over 4.1 innings during Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Pruitt took over in the second inning after Frankie Montas (shoulder) exited the game early. This was Pruitt's longest outing of the season, and his third of three or more innings in 12 appearances overall. The right-hander has a 4.42 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 13:1 K:BB through 18.1 innings. It seems unlikely for the 32-year-old to be an option as a spot starter if Montas has to miss time -- Pruitt saw some starts in the minors in 2021 but hasn't regularly worked in that role since 2016.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on track Wednesday Pruitt fired a perfect eighth inning in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday, recording a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander got through his perfect frame on just 13 pitches, bouncing back from an ugly appearance Tuesday when he gave up four earned runs on four hits, including three home runs, in just one-third of an inning. Pruitt has given up four runs on two occasions overall in June, but he hasn't been scored upon in the 7.2 innings covering his other six appearances during the month.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in long relief Saturday Pruitt, called from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, fired three scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pruitt gave the Athletics some much-needed length on a day when starter Zach Logue was chased after 2.1 innings. The journeyman right-hander, who also has 10 starts on his career resume, is likely remain in a multi-inning role while up with the big-league club.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Oakland Pruitt's contract was selected by the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Pruitt joined the Athletics on a minor-league deal in March, and he posted a 3.27 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 22 innings over 12 relief appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the year. The right-hander made just six major-league appearances between the Marlins and Astros last year, and he should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever in Oakland.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Pruitt cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Impact Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday but will remain in the organization with the Triple-A club. The right-hander has posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.63 WHIP in 3.2 innings across three appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville and will likely be in the mix if the Marlins need an extra bullpen arm.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pruitt was relatively effective across three relief appearances during this stint with the major-league club, as he allowed a run on three hits and no walks while striking out four in 3.2 innings. His removal from the 40-man roster will make room for right-hander Paul Campbell, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Marlins Pruitt's contract was selected by the Marlins prior to Friday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Pruitt was DFA'd by Miami on Aug. 5 but wound up heading to Triple-A Jacksonville after clearing waivers. He'll now head back to the big leagues with Cody Poteet (knee) moving to the 60-day IL in order to make room on the 40-man roster. Pruitt has logged just 3.2 major-league innings this year, allowing two runs on a pair of solo homers.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE