Oakland A's release SS Andrus, bring up INF Neuse
The Oakland Athletics have released veteran shortstop Elvis AndrusAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus released by A's The Oakland Athletics recalled infielder Sheldon Neuse from Triple-A Las Vegas and released shortstop Elvis Andrus , the club announced Wedn...
AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Released by Oakland Andrus was released by the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact Andrus saw inconsistent playing time over the first several weeks in August and will ultimately part ways with the club after Sheldon Neuse was recalled Wednesday. Andrus was traded from the Rangers to the Athletics ahead of the 2021 campaign, but he had a lackluster showing over his year and a half in Oakland. The 33-year-old slashed .241/.297/.342 with 11 homers, 101 runs, 67 RBI and 19 stolen bases over 252 games with the Athletics but will now seek out other opportunities for the final two months of the season.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hits eighth homer Andrus went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Andrus snapped a 12-game homer drought with his seventh-inning blast. He's up to eight long balls this season while slashing .237/.301/.373 with 30 RBI, 41 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 386 plate appearances. Andrus has seen his playing time slip a bit lately as the Athletics evaluate Nick Allen's play at shortstop. Considering the Athletics are far out of contention, Andrus could slip into a part-time role as the team finds more time for prospects to gain experience.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrus homer, Langeliers double help A's past Rangers 5-1
Elvis Andrus homered against his former team, Shea Langeliers doubled on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Monday Andrus isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.
Impact Andrus started the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a double, a run and two strikeouts. Nick Allen will shift to shortstop while Jonah Bride starts at second base Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Andrus isn't starting Friday against the Astros.
Impact Andrus is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout Wednesday. Nick Allen will shift to shortstop while Chad Ponder starts in right field.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics aim to break slide in game against the Astros
The Oakland Athletics look to break their five-game losing streak with a victory against the Houston AstrosAUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steps out of lineup Andrus is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Andrus has sat against the past two right-handed pitchers Oakland has faced, and he'll do so again Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Halos. Nick Allen will move to shortstop while Vimael Machin at third base and Jonah Bride at second.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels visit the Athletics to open 3-game series
The Oakland Athletics start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on MondayAUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets Sunday off Andrus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Nick Allen will move over from the keystone to step in at shortstop in place of Andrus. With a .777 OPS since the beginning of July, Andrus has been one of the Athletics' more productive hitters over the past month and change, so the 33-year-old should continue to see the majority of the starts at shortstop even though he doesn't necessarily fit into Oakland's rebuilding effort.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants try to secure 2-game series win against the Athletics
The San Francisco Giants will look to sweep a two-game series against the Oakland Athletics on SundayAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retreats to bench Andrus isn't starting Thursday against the Angels.
Impact Andrus is getting a day off after he went 3-for-12 with a double and three strikeouts over the last three games. Nick Allen will shift to shortstop while Jonah Bride starts at second base.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels play the Athletics in series rubber match
Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on ThursdayAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three more hits Tuesday Andrus went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday.
Impact Andrus had one of only two extra-base hits for the Athletics in another low-scoring night for Oakland. The veteran shortstop now has a trio of three-hit tallies in the last seven games alone, and he's sporting a .346 average and .863 OPS across the 55 plate appearances covering his last 14 contests.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fletcher's leadoff homer propels Angels to 3-1 win over A's
David Fletcher hit a leadoff homer, José Suarez didn’t allow an earned run in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains productive Saturday Andrus went 1-for-4 with a ground-rule double and a stolen base in a loss to the White Sox on Saturday.
Impact The veteran shortstop laced his 22nd double of the season off Liam Hendriks in the ninth inning and subsequently swiped third base to give the Athletics some momentary hope, but Oakland ultimately fell short of snapping a 2-2 tie. Andrus has been hitting consistently since late June, producing a .293 average and .838 OPS across his last 29 games and driving in 17 runs over that span thanks to a .316 average with men on base.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 3-2JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banner night at plate Friday Andrus went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs in a win over the White Sox on Friday.
Impact The veteran shortstop produced his second three-hit tally of the past four games and hit safely for the 10th time in the last 11 contests overall. Andrus boasts a .350/.395/.475 slash line over the latter span, and his current .240 season average qualifies as his highest figure since June 11.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Piscotty back Kapriellian as A's beat White Sox 7-3
Seth Brown hit two solo homers, Stephen Piscotty hit a three-run shot, and James Kapriellian pitched six strong innings as the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 for...JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series
The Chicago White Sox start a three-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on FridayJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-hit night in win Andrus went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles and a run in a win over the Astros on Monday.
Impact The veteran shortstop was one of the most productive hitters for the Athletics in the upset win, and he extended his hitting streak to eight games in the process. Andrus sports a stellar .297/.388/.473 slash line overall over his last 22 games, yet Monday marked only his second multi-hit effort over that extended sample.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Kemp homers, hits 2-run 2B as A's beat streaking Astros
Tony Kemp homered and hit a two-run double, Skye Bolt added a two-run shot, and the Oakland Athletics held off the red-hot Houston Astros 7-5JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base twice in win Andrus went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in a win over the Rangers on Saturday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.
Impact The veteran shortstop had one of only two extra-base hits for the Athletics on a quiet night for the offense. Andrus hadn't produced anything more impactful than a single since July 8, but he does now have a six-game hitting streak and has reached safely in 19 of the last 20 games overall.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat for matinee Andrus isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
Impact Andrus started the last six games and hit .217 with four runs, three RBI and a stolen base. He'll get a breather while Nick Allen shifts to shortstop with Sheldon Neuse starting at second base.
JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
