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Gelof hits first major league homer, Brown connects to help A's snap skid against Astros, win 4-1

Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, Zack Gelof hit his first major league home run in the seventh and the Oakland Athletics snapped a nine-game losing streak...

JULY 23, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grae Kessinger - Gets leadoff lookKessinger is starting at second base and batting leadoff Saturday versus Oakland.

ImpactKessinger has made a nice impression in limited action since being called up by the Astros in early June, boasting an .890 OPS through his first 24 major-league plate appearances. Mauricio Dubon is on the bench Saturday and Jose Altuve (oblique) is likely to be on the injured list for another week.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - Day off SaturdayDubon is getting the day off Saturday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

ImpactGrae Kessinger will start at second base for the Astros and get his first turn at leadoff. Dubon went 0-for-5 on Friday versus Oakland as his season slash line fell to .271/.296/.377.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Richard Lovelady - Shut down for seasonAthletics manager Mark Kotsay announced Saturday that Lovelady (forearm) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

ImpactKotsay didn't provide any other information, but Lovelady's weekend visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache apparently didn't yield encouraging news for his injured left forearm. The 28-year-old reliever finishes the 2023 campaign with a 4.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB in 23.1 innings.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Chad Smith - Back in big leaguesSmith's contract was selected by the Athletics on Saturday.

ImpactSmith owns a 6.75 ERA and 9:6 K:BB in 12 major-league innings this season, and his 7.88 ERA and 18.9 percent walk rate in 24 Triple-A frames doesn't paint an optimistic picture either. He'll presumably be limited to low-leverage situations and may not stick around once Angel Felipe returns from the paternity list.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Yainer Diaz - Sits again SaturdayDiaz is out of the lineup Saturday against the Athletics.

ImpactDiaz also sat out of Friday's game in Oakland, though there's no word of any injury. Martin Maldonado is catching for the Astros on Saturday and Corey Julks will take a turn as the designated hitter.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Angel Felipe - Placed on paternity listFelipe was placed on the paternity list Saturday.

ImpactFelipe has allowed one run on two hits in 6.1 innings of relief this season, though his 6:4 K:BB paints a less encouraging picture of his performance. Chad Smith had his contract selected to take Felipe's place on the roster.

JULY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE