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Collects three RBI against O's Fowler went 1-for-2 with a bases-clearing double off the right-field wall Sunday against Baltimore.

Impact He saw his first action in left field Sunday after serving as the team's designated hitter Saturday. General manager Ben Cherington recently said he foresaw Fowler as a backup corner outfielder following the team's recent waiver acquisition, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him take on a bigger role if injuries force starters like Gregory Polanco to the sideline.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reserve role most likely Manager Derek Shelton expects Fowler to primarily serve as a back-up corner outfielder, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact "I would expect him to play both corners," Shelton said. "We may drift him into center a little bit. We need outfield depth, and to be able to acquire him was good for us." Given right fielder Gregory Polanco's penchant for injury, there is a chance that Fowler could see more playing time than is expected. In 2019, the 26-year-old hit .277 with 25 homers and 12 stolen bases at Triple-A before spending last summer as part of Oakland's alternative training site.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Athletics designated Fowler for assignment Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears room on the Athletics' 40-man roster for reliever Trevor Rosenthal, who agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract with the club. Acquired from the Yankees in July 2017 as one of three prospects the Athletics received in exchange for Sonny Gray, Fowler was the first of the trio to reach the big leagues, but he hadn't made an appearance for Oakland since 2018. Fowler likely wasn't near the top of the list for an early call-up this season after slashing a mediocre .277/.333/.477 in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League in 2019, so Oakland elected to cast the outfielder off the 40-man roster. He'll likely head back to Triple-A Las Vegas to open the upcoming campaign if he goes unclaimed off waivers.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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