JONAH BRIDE NEWS

Progresses to taking swings Bride (shoulder) has progressed to swinging a bat, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The rookie had already engaged in pregame sprints before Monday's game, so it's been a solid week on the recovery front. However, Bride is still likely a few days away, at minimum, from a return.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes progress Monday Bride (shoulder) took part in pregame sprints before Monday's game against the Blue Jays, but a return from the injured list in the minimum amount of time is still "not realistic,"...

Impact Bride hit the injured list Tuesday, and he received a cortisone injection to remove fluid from his strained shoulder a day later. The rookie would be eligible to first return July 6, but Kotsay cast significant doubt on that possibility because of the time the cortisone injection takes to have full effect. The Athletics skipper also noted a rehab assignment remains a possibility for Bride depending how his recovery continues to unfold.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets injection for shoulder Bride, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, received a cortisone injection to help remove fluid from the joint of his strained right shoulder, Matt Kawahara of the Sa...

Impact The cortisone shot typically takes 5-to-7 days to yield the desired effect, so Bride is unlikely to take part in baseball activities for at least one week. Manager Mark Kotsay previously expressed optimism that Bride would be sidelined for no more than two weeks after he collided in the outfield with teammate Chad Pinder in Sunday's win over the Royals, but the rookie may take slightly longer to heal than anticipated since he required the injection. Sheldon Neuse is expected to serve as the Athletics' primary third baseman while Bride is on the shelf.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with strained shoulder The Athletics placed Bride on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right shoulder.

Impact Bride suffered the injury Sunday in an outfield collision with teammate Chad Pinder in Oakland's win over the Royals. After sitting out Monday's series opener with the Yankees, Bride didn't show any major improvement, so the Athletics opted to deactivate him. Bride's absence should create a clear path for both Sheldon Neuse and Nick Allen to handle near-everyday roles in the Oakland infield.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat after collision Bride (shoulder/face) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Though Bride wasn't diagnosed with a concussion after he collided with teammate Chad Pinder during Sunday's win over the Royals, the rookie sustained a right shoulder injury as well as a facial laceration. He'll need at least one day to heal up from the injuries, allowing Nick Allen and Sheldon Neuse to pick up starts at second base and third base, respectively.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with concussion Bride isn't dealing with a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bride was involved in a collision in shallow right field in the bottom of the sixth inning and was officially removed from the game in the seventh. Manager Mark Kotsay said after the game that the 26-year-old suffered a right shoulder injury and had a laceration on his nose but isn't dealing with a concussion. It's not yet clear whether Bride will be available for Monday's series opener against the Yankees.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after collison Bride was removed in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Royals due to an apparent injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run pri...

Impact According to Gallegos, Bride suffered the injury in question in the bottom of the sixth inning, when he was involved in a collision in shallow right field with Chad Pinder. Though neither player was able to corral the fly ball, the Royals' Edward Olivares made the final out trying to advance to second base, so Bride wasn't formally removed from the game until an inning later. Gallegos notes that Bride appeared to be bleeding out of his nose after colliding with Pinder, so the rookie could be dealing with a head injury and may be sent in for concussion testing.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Bride makes stellar defensive play, picks up first RBI Former South Carolina third baseman Jonah Bride is settling into the lineup with the Oakland Athletics.

JUNE 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'The kid can play': Bride hitting his stride on defense KANSAS CITY -- For a rebuilding A’s squad, this 2022 season is all about identifying players who fit into their long-term plans. Among those...

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hitting streak reaches eight Bride went 2-for-4 with a pair of hits in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Since going 0-for-3 in his MLB debut June 14, Bride has proceeded to record at least one hit in each of his subsequent six starts. Only one of his eight big-league hits has gone for extra bases, but Bride's high-contact approach -- he's struck out just once in 25 plate appearances -- should allow him to stick around as a lineup regular against both left- and right-handed pitching. Bride is expected to see most of his work at third base and second base, but he could be catcher-eligible in some leagues after logging 11 starts behind the plate for Triple-A Las Vegas this season prior to his call-up.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bride's 1st MLB hits 'a huge accomplishment' BOSTON -- On Sunday night, Jonah Bride was pulled after his first at-bat in the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators' game in Sugar Land, Texas. He g...

JUNE 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Gets another start at hot corner Bride will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game in Boston, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Even though he went hitless in three plate appearances in his MLB debut Tuesday in Oakland's 6-1 loss, Bride will stick in the starting nine against a right-handed pitcher (Josh Winckowski) for the second straight contest. Bride looks like he'll get at least a short-term trial as the Athletics' primary third baseman after journeyman Matt Davidson failed to capitalize on the opportunity upon being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas last week.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in big-league debut Bride, promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 0-for-3 in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old hit ninth and drew the start at third base. Bride was wielding a red-hot bat with the Aviators prior to the promotion, posting a .392 average and 1.049 OPS across 14 games while drawing starts at catcher and every infield spot except shortstop.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Athletics recalled Bride from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Multiple outlets reported Monday that Bride was headed to the big leagues, but Oakland waited until hours before Tuesday's series opener in Boston to make the transaction official. The Athletics sent infielder Kevin Smith back to Triple-A to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Bride, who has reached the majors for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old has produced a monstrous 1.024 OPS in 149 plate appearances between Las Vegas and Double-A Midland this season while seeing most of his starts as a catcher, but he could serve as more of a utility option during his stint with the Athletics. Bride has also picked up starts at first base, second base and third base in the minors this season.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Bride set to debut for the A's — A look at what he brings to the big leagues Bride will join the A's in Boston. The 2018 23rd-round pick brings with him versatility and a knack for squaring up fastballs.

JUNE 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jonah Bride is headed to the majors Jonah Bride got the call.

JUNE 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bound for big leagues The Athletics plan to call up Bride from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Boston, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since the Athletics have off Monday, Bride's promotion likely won't be made official until Tuesday. Bride is nominally a catcher, having converted to the position in the fall of last year, though he may see much of his time at the big-league level at the infield corners. He's swung a hot bat across the two highest levels of the minors over the last two seasons, hitting .291/.418/.474 with just one more strikeout than walk, though he's managed just a modest 14 home runs in 111 games. Only one of those 14 long balls have come at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's prospect Jonah Bride grabbed a catcher's mitt this fall and earned his spot on the 40-man roster: 'This is whatever it takes' Bride added catching to his defensive résumé last fall, as he moves into a super-utility role that could boost the A's bench this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

A's top 30 prospects: Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof battle it out for No. 1 Scouting information on all 30 of the A's top prospects, from Soderstrom and Gelof to Jeff Criswell and Jonah Bride and many more.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Added to 40-man roster Bride was added to Oakland's 40-man roster Friday.

Impact The move means Bride won't be available in the Rule 5 draft. He's spent most of his minor-league career at third base but made the majority of his starts in 2021 at first base. That increases the pressure on his bat, but he did manage a .265/.407/.424 line with as many walks as strikeouts in 78 games last season, albeit all as a 25-year-old in Double-A.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE