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Continues making strong case Tom is hitting .500 (7-for-14) with two doubles, a home run, three RBI, one walk and four runs across his first four Cactus League games.

Impact Tom has quickly made up for lost time after not making his spring debut until March 15 due to an oblique injury. The Rule 5 pick's ability to immediately make an impact is especially critical when considering the rules governing players in his situation, as Tom's rights will revert back to the Cubs organization if he's doesn't start and then subsequently remain on the 40-man roster throughout the entire season.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singles in debut Tom (oblique) went 1-for-3 in a Cactus League loss to Cleveland on Monday, a game that marked the Rule 5 pick's spring debut.

Impact Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports the Athletics will try to evaluate Tom in as many Cactus League games as possible from this point forward, considering his rights will revert back to Cleveland if he's not included on the Opening Day roster. The 26-year-old is able to play all three outfield spots and has shown a knack for both hard contact and getting on base during his minor-league career, slugging 23 home runs over the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2019 and generating a .360 career OBP in his five professional stops to date.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for spring debut Tom (oblique) is slated to start in right field and serve as Oakland's leadoff hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against Cleveland.

Impact Tom will be making his spring and Athletics debut after an oblique injury suffered earlier in camp delayed his entry into the Cactus League lineup. Assuming Tom gets enough work in over the next couple of weeks to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season, his status as a Rule 5 pick should put him in good position to break camp with the Athletics. Oakland would have to offer him back to Cleveland if the Athletics choose not to include him on the 26-man active roster.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to take BP Tom (oblique) was cleared Monday to take batting practice against the Athletics' coaching staff, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The Rule 5 pickup has yet to showcase his skills for Oakland in a game setting this spring, as he's still recovering from the oblique injury he sustained early in camp. Tom's ability to take BP represents a step in the right direction, and if he experiences no discomfort while taking swings against coaches, he could be cleared to face live pitching by the end of the week. The Athletics will likely also want to see how Tom fares in defensive drills before a target date for his Cactus League debut is established.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hobbled by oblique injury Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Tom is dealing with an oblique injury that could sideline him for the first week of Cactus League play, Shayna Rubin of The San Jos...

Impact Based on Melvin's comments, Tom is likely dealing with a low-grade strain, so he should be able to steer clear of an extended absence. The injury will nonetheless deny the Rule 5 pick some opportunities to make an early impression in his new organization.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE