Impact Schwindel snapped an eight-game hitting streak Wednesday when he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He'll get a day off, as Patrick Wisdom will start at first base while Matt Duffy works at the hot corner.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Schwindel isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.
Heads to bench Schwindel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Schwindel started each of the past five games at first base, going 7-for-20 with a home run and a double across those contests. Though Patrick Wisdom will replace Schwindel in the lineup Sunday, there should be room for both players to handle everyday roles at the two corner-infield spots, especially while Schwindel is wielding a hot bat.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers against White Sox Schwindel went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs and three strikeouts in Friday's 8-6 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Schwindel got off to a slow start Friday and struck out in his first three at-bats, but he brought the Cubs within two runs by hitting his second home run of the season in the 10th inning. The 29-year-old has started each of the last four games, and he's gone 6-for-16 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs and a walk.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting at first base Tuesday Schwindel is starting at first base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Rockies.
Impact It will mark Schwindel's first start since being recalled by Chicago last Friday. The 29-year-old spent just under two weeks in the majors with Oakland earlier this season, hitting .150 with a homer and three RBI across 20 at-bats.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Chicago Schwindel was recalled by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Schwindel appeared in nine games at Triple-A Iowa after he was claimed off waivers from the Athletics, and he hit .189 with a home run, eight RBI and two runs. He'll now serve as infield depth after the Cubs traded away Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez ahead of Friday's deadline.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
PIcked up by North Siders The Cubs claimed Schwindel off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Schwindel owns a lowly .144 wOBA across 35 career plate appearances in the big leagues and isn't much of a developmental option after turning 29 years old last month, but his strong track record at the Triple-A level was enough to convince the Cubs to appoint him to the 40-man roster. Since he has three minor-league options remaining and the Cubs haven't announced a corresponding move, Schwindel will presumably begin his tenure with the organization at Triple-A Iowa. Schwindel slashed .317/.362/.630 with 16 home runs in 207 plate appearances for the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas before getting a call-up to the big leagues in late June.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowrie's walk-off 2-run homer lifts A's over Indians 5-4
Jed Lowrie hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the Oakland Athletics past the Cleveland Indians 5-4JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Schwindel was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday.
Impact Schwindel was sent down by Oakland on Monday, and he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster after Mitch Moreland (unspecified) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old slashed .317/.362/.630 with 16 homers, 42 runs and 41 RBI in 45 games at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, and he could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned Schwindel to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Schwindel's demotion likely signals that the Athletics are expecting Mitch Moreland to return from the COVID-19 injured list when the team resumes its post-All-Star-break schedule Friday against Cleveland. Following his June 29 call-up from Triple-A Las Vegas, Schwindel appeared in eight games for Oakland and went 3-for-20 with a home run and three RBI.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's option Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Las Vegas The Oakland Athletics optioned Frank Schwindel, who’d played in eight games for them...
JULY 12, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Olson homers twice, Bassitt wins 10th as A's top Rangers 4-1
Matt Olson hit two of Oakland’s four homers, Chris Bassitt allowed one run in seven innings, and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 4-1JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in first start of season Schwindel went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Schwindel made his first start of the season for the A's after getting the call-up Tuesday and wasted no time getting going. The 29-year-old smashed a two-run homer to left in his first at-bat of the game to give his squad an early 3-0 lead. Schwindel had just 15 career plate appearances at the major league level prior to Wednesday's start but did showcase some power in Triple-A this season with 16 homers over 203 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as a platoon player against lefties for the time being unless he can carve out a more consistent role for himself.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel hits first career home run in first at-bat as A's, Bassitt beat Rangers OAKLAND, Calif. — Frank Schwindel had to wait a grueling 30 seconds in the dugout’s top steps for the umpires in New York to confer. The 29-...
JULY 1, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Frank Schwindel getting second chance Frank Schwindel has been waiting to get a real chance at the major leagues for a long time. An 18th round draft pick by the Royals in 2013,...
JUNE 30, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Receives Tuesday call-up The Athletics recalled Schwindel from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Schwindel appeared in six big-league games with Kansas City in 2019, but this will mark his first trip to the majors since signing a minor-league deal with the A's in November. Per Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, manager Bob Melvin said that Schwindel will get most of his time at DH against left-handed starters and that he could also become an option in the outfield. Cam Bedrosian was designated for assignment to make room for Schwindel on the 40-man roster.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
