ELVIS ANDRUS NEWS

Gets first day off Andrus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The veteran infielder will take a seat for the first time this season while Kevin Smith receives a turn at shortstop. Through his first nine starts with the Athletics, Andrus is slashing .250/.351/.469 with a home run, four doubles, seven runs, three RBI and a stolen base across 37 plate appearances.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Margot hits winning RBI single in 10th, Rays beat A's 9-8

Manuel Margot hit a game-ending single during Tampa Bay’s two-run 10th inning, and the Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 9-8

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts first homer among three hits Andrus went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three total RBI and two total runs in Monday's 13-2 victory versus the Rays.

Impact Andrus came into the contest with just two hits across 11 at-bats to start the campaign, but he padded his season stat line considerably with the three-hit performance Monday. The veteran infielder contributed one of four Oakland long balls in the contest, belting a three-run shot to left field in the second inning to stake the A's to an early eight-run lead. Andrus hadn't shown much power in recent seasons, hitting just six homers over 600 at-bats between 2020 and 2021.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blackburn goes 5 scoreless, A's hand Rays 1st loss, 13-2

Paul Blackburn allowed three hits in five scoreless innings, Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both hit three-run homers, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-2

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McKinney goes deep, A's avert sweep in 4-1 win over Phillies

Billy McKinney homered and Daulton Jefferies and four relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid spring corroborates health Andrus, who underwent a pair of surgeries for a fractured fibula this offseason, finished Cactus League play with a .281 average (9-for-32), two doubles, a triple, a home run and f...

Impact The veteran shortstop was able to get a good tune-up in for the regular season and build confidence in his surgically repaired leg in the process. Andrus is particularly trending in the right direction at the plate as Opening Day approaches, as he finished Cactus League play with a four-game hitting streak after a slow start.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In Oakland, trades of stars Chapman, Olson mean opportunity

For the remade Oakland Athletics, there are opportunities all over the roster

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kotsay a winner in his 1st exhibition game as A's manager

It was a day of firsts for the revamped Oakland A’s, under first-year manager Mark Kotsay

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Andrus (lower leg) is starting at shortstop and batting second in Friday's spring game against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Andrus suffered a fractured fibula in late September and required two surgeries to repair the injury, but it appears he's a full go for spring training since he's starting the opener. The veteran shortstop struggled during his first year in Oakland during 2021 with a .243/.294/.320 slash line and three homers, 60 runs, 37 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 146 games.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grade A's: Langeliers, young newcomers hit Oakland camp

All fans need to know about Shea Langeliers’ powerful arm is that he gains more satisfaction from throwing out baserunners than hitting long balls

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing well from procedures Andrus (lower leg) has been running the bases over the past month and could be free of restrictions to open spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Andrus underwent two procedures to repair the fractured left fibula he sustained while scoring a game-winning run against the Astros on Sept. 25. While the 33-year-old should be able to take part in drills unencumbered based on manager Mark Kotsay's latest comments, Andrus will likely be eased into exhibition action. The veteran posted a .243/.294/.320 slash line across 146 games last season, but with his dependable defense and contact rate, he still projects to serve as the primary option at shortstop if healthy to open the season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers trade INF Kiner-Falefa to Twins for catcher Garver

The Texas Rangers have traded Isiah Kiner-Falefa, their starting shortstop last season who was supplanted by the blockbuster addition of Corey Seager

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's can't consistently find winning formula, miss playoffs

The Oakland Athletics thought they could get back to the postseason for a fourth straight year even after numerous devastating injuries and center fielder Ramón Laureano’s suspensi...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irvin scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyles' pitching, Heim's homer lead Rangers past Indians 7-2

Jordan Lyles closed his season by allowing only two hits in seven innings and rookie Jonah Heim broke a fourth-inning tie with a three-run home run to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odorizzi expected to start as Houston hosts Oakland

The Athletics will start Paul Blackburn on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrus has surgery, expected back by camp OAKLAND, Calif. -- Shortstop Elvis Andrus had successful surgery on Wednesday at the Trinity Surgical Center in Arlington, Texas, with Dr. B...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Undergoes two procedures Andrus (lower leg) underwent surgery Wednesday to address a fractured left fibula and to repair a sprain of the the upper ankle.

Impact Andrus' season came to an end over the weekend when he suffered the injury against the Astros, and there wasn't much of a delay before going under the knife. The 33-year-old remains under contract with Oakland next season and is expected to be healthy in time for spring training. He slashed .243/.294/.320 with three homers, 25 doubles, 37 RBI, 60 runs and 12 stolen bases in 146 games during 2021.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert scheduled to start for Seattle against Oakland

The Mariners will roll out Logan Gilbert to the mound Wednesday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flexen expected to start for the Mariners against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Monday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris Flexen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's edge AL West-leading Astros again on walk-off hit in 9th

Mark Canha hit an RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics again beat Houston with their final swing, edging the AL West-leading Astros 4...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on IL

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has been put on the 10-day injured list, a day after breaking his left leg while scoring the winning run against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL The Athletics placed Andrus on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left fibula.

Impact This marks the end of Andrus' season. The veteran hit .243/.294/.320 with three home runs and 37 RBI in 541 plate appearances. Andrus remains under contract with Oakland and figures to be fully recovered by spring training in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Cards seek sweet 16, Yanks-Red Sox for WC lead

Fresh off setting a franchise record with their 15th straight win, Harrison Bader and the St. Louis Cardinals try to finish off a sweep of the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn expected to start as Oakland hosts Houston

The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound Sunday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS