JED LOWRIE NEWS

Won't start due to back issue The Athletics scratched Lowrie from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to lower-back tightness, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Though manager Mark Kotsay said Lowrie will be available off the bench, the 38-year-old's removal from the starting nine is somewhat concerning due to the fact that he's missed considerable time during his career because of back issues. Chad Pinder will step in as the Athletics' designated hitter in place of Lowrie, who can be viewed as day-to-day until he's cleared to make his next start.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Saturday Lowrie isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.

Impact Lowrie returned to action Friday and went 0-for-4 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Sheldon Neuse will serve as the designated hitter while Kevin Smith starts at the hot corner.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Lowire was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact Lowrie wound up missing 11 days while on the injured list. He's ready to go now and should fill a semi-regular role, as he'd started five of the season's first nine games prior to his absence.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowrie, Puk, Trevino among 6 A's added to COVID-19 IL Infielder Jed Lowrie and relievers A.

APRIL 19, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lowrie, Puk, Trevino among 6 A's added to COVID-19 IL

Infielder Jed Lowrie and relievers A

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Lowrie was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for an unspecified reason Monday.

Impact The Athletics haven't revealed whether Lowrie has tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be forced to spend time away from the team to begin the home series against Baltimore. There isn't a minimum amount of time a player has to spend on the COVID-19 IL, so Lowrie will be eligible to return as soon as he clears the health and safety protocols. Christian Bethancourt will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth Monday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Lowrie went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and an additional run during Tuesday's extra-inning loss at Tampa Bay.

Impact The veteran infielder opened the scoring with a three-run shot to right during the first frame, but the lead only lasted an inning for Oakland. Tuesday was only Lowrie's second start through five games this season, and he's gone 3-for-8 with a home run and four RBI in those two contests.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit effort Saturday Lowrie logged his first start of the season in Saturday's loss to the Phillies and went 2-for-4 with an RBI single.

Impact The veteran slotted into the designated hitter role in his first start of the season after going without a hit in a pinch-hit at-bat Friday. Lowrie was listed as the primary first baseman on the initial iteration of the regular-season depth chart, but he's yet to log any time there and was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Phillies, either.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Opening Day Lowrie is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Previous reports indicated Lowrie would be Oakland's primary first baseman this season, but he won't fill that role Opening Day for the A's. His absence could be a sign that he needs more time to ramp up after joining the team late in March. Seth Brown starts at first base in his absence.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening as primary first baseman Lowrie is projected to open the season as the Athletics' primary first baseman, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The versatile veteran is listed as the top first baseman on the first edition of the regular-season depth chart, despite the fact he has just 28 total innings of career experience at the position. Lowrie has been logging plenty of reps at first since re-signing with the Athletics on March 25, and he notably swung a hot bat over a very small Cactus League sample with a .444 average over 10 plate appearances. Despite the current depth chart designation, it's likely Lowrie sees Seth Brown rotate in at the position a fair amount as well; accordingly, it's Brown that's listed as the starting first baseman in Friday's Opening Day lineup against the Phillies.

APRIL 8, 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

A's aim to teach old dog new tricks at first MESA, Ariz. -- With only 28 career innings played at first base, as opposed to 9,324 innings at the other three infield spots combined, Jed...

MARCH 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Lowrie hurrying to make up for lost time with Athletics

Following a lockout-induced abbreviated spring training, many players won’t feel ready for opening day on April 7

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics bring back infielder Jed Lowrie on one-year deal

Jed Lowrie is staying with the Oakland Athletics to extend the infielder’s third stint with the club, reaching agreement on a one-year contract

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's re-sign Lowrie for one year (source) MESA, Ariz. -- The reunion tour continues for the A’s. Jed Lowrie is returning to the A’s on a one-year Major League deal, a source confirme...

MARCH 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Returns to Oakland Lowrie signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Friday, Eno Sarris of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lowrie appeared in 139 games for Oakland last year and slashed .245/.318/.398 with 14 homers, 69 RBI and 55 runs. The 37-year-old should have an opportunity to carve out playing time in the team's rebuilding lineup in 2022.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing splint to start offseason Lowrie's medical evaluation Friday revealed a hairline fracture in his right wrist, and he'll wear a splint for the next four weeks, the team's official site reports.

Impact Lowrie visited with hand specialist Dr. Thomas Melhoff in Houston, and the discovery of the hairline fracture will cause the veteran to start the offseason limited by the splint. Lowrie is headed for unrestricted free agency this offseason, and after bouncing back to an extent in 2021 following two injury-marred seasons, the Athletics could be interested in a reunion at the right salary.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 (fractured fibula), Lowrie (hand) on IL OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s placed shortstop Elvis Andrus on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left fibula and second baseman/d...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Goes on IL Lowrie was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right hand.

Impact Lowrie could be eligible to return for the final game of the regular season, but even if he's recovered from the hand injury there's no guarantee Oakland activates him for one trivial contest. The veteran cooled off after a red-hot start to the season and has hit .245/.318/.398 with 14 home runs and 69 RBI in 139 games. Despite being 37 years old, Lowrie still figures to draw moderate interest on the free-agent market this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Lowrie (hand) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.

Impact He appeared as a pinch hitter Thursday but was out of Friday's lineup and did not appear in that game. Khris Davis gets the start at designated hitter in his place.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Lowrie (hand) is not starting Friday against the Astros.

Impact It was reported Thursday that Lowrie was managing hand pain that arose from an awkward swing. He appeared off the bench to log a double in two at-bats during Thursday's loss, but the issue appears to still be bothering the infielder, as he's set to sit against right-hander Brandon Bielak. It remains to be seen if he could be available off the bench Friday. Mark Canha moves to designated hitter as Seth Brown draws the start in right field.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hand issue crops up Lowrie, who was out of the lineup Thursday against the Mariners but went 1-for-2 with a double after entering as a pinch hitter, is dealing with pain between the second and third b...

Impact The switch-hitting veteran's ability to still produce despite the limitation Thursday was encouraging, and Lowrie has actually posted a better OPS (.728) and hit 11 of his 14 home runs against right-handed pitching this season. Given he was able to take a second at-bat as the designated hitter Thursday, Lowrie would seemingly have a chance to return to the starting nine, even if only in a DH role, for Friday's series opener against the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt returns but Mariners beat A's 6-5 for 4-game sweep

Chris Bassitt pitched three scoreless innings less than a month after surgery to repair facial fractures, but the Seattle Mariners rallied against Oakland’s bullpen for a 6-5 victo...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Lowrie isn't starting Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Lowrie went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts Wednesday and will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Yan Gomes will serve as the designated hitter while Sean Murphy starts at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE