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DFA'd by Oakland The Athletics designated Lemoine for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Lemoine was sent to the minors at the end of May after posting a 7.71 ERA in 16.1 innings of relief. His brutal big-league performance early this season suggests he'll go unclaimed on waivers and remain with Triple-A Las Vegas.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Lemoine was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 28-year-old surrendered seven runs in his two appearances since being recalled May 20, and he'll now head back to Triple-A. Lemoine has a 7.71 ERA and 13:7 K:BB over 16.1 innings for Oakland this year.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Lemoine was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lemoine will provide additional bullpen depth for the Athletics after Kirby Snead was sent down Friday. Prior to being optioned to Triple-A in early May, Lemoine posted a 5.56 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 11.1 innings over seven relief appearances in the majors.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Lemoine was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact The Athletics were forced to trim their active roster to 26 players by Monday, and Lemoine will be sent down after giving up six runs (five earned) in four innings over his last two relief appearances. The right-hander posted a 2.86 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 56.2 innings over 45 appearances (one start) in Las Vegas last year.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy workload Sunday Lemoine allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits, a walk and a wild pitch over 3.1 innings in a loss to the Guardians on Sunday. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander was called upon to eat up some innings after starter James Kaprielian made it through just two frames. Lemoine yielded multiple earned runs for the second straight outing, a pair of hiccups that have come following three consecutive scoreless appearances. The 28-year-old, who's in the midst of his first big-league stint, is now carrying a 5.56 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across his first 11.1 innings.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in multi-inning outing Lemoine allowed an earned run on two hits over 2.1 innings in a loss to the Rays on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Impact The rookie right-hander ate up some valuable innings after starter Adam Oller exited the game following just 1.1 innings. Lemoine has logged two outings thus far, and although he's allowed an earned run in each, Tuesday's damage came on one pitch, a solo home run by Brett Phillips.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Thursday Lemoine's contract was selected by the Athletics on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Lemoine will be available to make his major-league debut as part of the Athletics' Opening Day bullpen, but he shouldn't have a high-leverage role. Across 45 appearances (one start) with Triple-A Round Rock last year, he recorded a 2.86 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 56.2 innings.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE