Road teams sweep unusual A's-Tigers doubleheader
Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a 6-0 win over Oakland as the visiting team in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockoutMAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUIS BARRERA
On base twice in debut Barrera, promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 1-for-2 with a walk in a win over the Tigers on Monday.
Impact The 26-year-old hit out of the bottom of the order while drawing the start in right field and generated one of six hits for the Athletics on another quiet night for the team's bats. Barrera generated a solid .286 average and .820 OPS across 23 games with the Aviators, and he should see intermittent playing time as a rotational outfield asset for manager Mark Kotsay.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A's beat Tigers 2-0 as Blackburn improves to 4-0
Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s shutout the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to snap a season-high nine-game losing streakMAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moved up to big-league roster The Athletics selected Barrera's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera was previously moved off the Athletics' 40-man roster in mid-April, but he earned his way back to the big leagues after submitting an .819 OPS to go with two stolen bases in 23 games with Las Vegas. He'll assume the 40-man roster spot and 26-man active roster spot of Billy McKinney, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Barrera should provide a defensive upgrade over McKinney, but he may have to settle for a reserve role with Ramon Laureano, Cristian Pache and Chad Pinder likely ahead of him in the pecking order for playing time in the outfield.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero Jr. hits MLB-leading 5th HR, Blue Jays beat A's 4-1
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league leading fifth home run, Zack Collins had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's put Piscotty on COVID-19 IL, 3 others on restricted list
The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the COVID-19 injured list and put catcher Austin Allen and left-handers AAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clears waivers Barrera cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. He's appeared in five games with Las Vegas this year and has hit .429 with a homer, six runs and a stolen base.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blackburn goes 5 scoreless, A's hand Rays 1st loss, 13-2
Paul Blackburn allowed three hits in five scoreless innings, Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both hit three-run homers, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-2APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses 40-man spot The Athletics designated Barrera for assignment Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Formerly one of the top prospects in Oakland's system, Barrera has seen his standing in the organization take a hit since posting an .870 OPS at Double-A Midland in 2019. He received limited action with the big club in 2021 but otherwise turned in a pedestrian campaign at Triple-A Las Vegas, slashing .276/.348/.393 across 386 plate appearances while stealing 10 bases in 12 attempts. Barrera was expected to compete for a spot in Oakland's talent-deprived outfield in spring training, but he was late to camp due to visa issues and never made much of a run at a roster spot. Now 26 years old, the prospect luster has largely worn off on Barrera, who will lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Oakland bringing aboard reliever Gabe Klobosits in a corresponding move.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Sunday Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera missed the first week of spring training due to visa issues, and it appears as though he'll begin the 2022 campaign in Las Vegas. He made 96 appearances at the Triple-A level last year and slashed .276/.348/.393 with four homers, 53 runs, 37 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back with team Barrera (visa issues) has joined the Athletics for spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera's arrival to camp was delayed due to visa issues while coming from the Dominican Republic, but he's now with the team and will start prepping for the season. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut with six games for Oakland last season, but he spent most of the year at Triple-A Las Vegas and hit .276/.348/.393 with four home runs, 53 runs, 37 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 96 contests.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with visa issues Barrera will be a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Players began reporting to spring training Friday after the league's lockout was lifted, but Barrera has been unable to leave the Dominican Republic. Since spring training was already abbreviated due to the lockout, it's not yet clear whether the 26-year-old will have enough time to ramp up for Opening Day once he ultimately reports to camp. If he's available to begin the regular season, Barrera should have a chance to see playing time since Ramon Laureano (suspension) will be unavailable for the first month of the 2022 campaign.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Haniger hits 2 HRs, M's beat A's to gain in wild-card race
Mitch Haniger hit two identical three-run homers and the Seattle Mariners gained precious ground in the AL wild-card race with a 13-4 win over the Oakland AthleticsSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Oakland Barrera was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Impact Barrera has spent most of the season in Las Vegas, and he hit .270/.344/.389 with four homers, 53 runs, 37 RBI and 10 stolen bases across 95 games. He'll serve as outfield depth and is unlikely to see significant playing time during the final week of the season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Call-up coming The Athletics plan to recall Barrera from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Monday's series opener in Seattle, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera logged only five plate appearances in four games over a week-and-a-half long stint with the Athletics back in May, and he's likely to see limited action in the final six games of the regular season while Oakland remains in contention of a wild-card berth. The outfielder turned in a .270/.344/.389 slash line to go with four home runs and 10 stolen bases in 95 games for Las Vegas this season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aviators strike early, often in victory at Sacramento Luis Barrera had three hits and three RBIs, and Frank Swindell, Francisco Pena and Cody Thomas homered in the fifth inning as the Aviators b...
JUNE 1, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Bassitt pitches two-hitter, fans nine as A's beat Angels 5-0
Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Sean Murphy hit a two-run single in the decisive sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics took advantage after...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent down Thursday Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Impact Barrera didn't play in any of the last three games, and he'll head back to the minors after Mitch Moreland (rib) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. During Barrera's brief stint with the Athletics, he went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first big-league knock Barrera, just recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, went 1-for-3 in his first major-league start Sunday against the Angels.
Impact The promising prospect's blistering hot start with the Aviators (.349/.429/.558) helped spur the promotion, but Barrera's only three appearances prior to Sunday had come as a pinch hitter or in-game defensive replacement. Barrera was in the starting lineup Sunday as a result of Mark Canha's elbow soreness affording the veteran a day off, so it remains to be seen how many starting opportunities the rookie will see during his first big-league stint.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A's beat Astros
Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics over Houston 6-5, ending the Astros’ six-game winning st...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics call Luis Barrera up from Las Vegas, Mitch Moreland goes on I.L. The A’s added some speed to their roster with the addition of outfielder Luis Barrera.
MAY 18, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Getting call Tuesday Barrera is being promoted to the majors prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera, a plus runner capable of playing all three outfield spots, is one of Oakland's top prospects. The 25-year-old hit .349/.429/.558 with two home runs and one steal in 11 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. His 20.4 percent strikeout rate was right in line with past minor-league stops, while his 12.2 percent walk rate was easily a career-best mark against full-season pitching. Mitch Moreland (side) could need a stint on the injured list and Seth Brown is hitting .152 over his last 20 games, so there should be some opportunities for Barrera.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's to call up OF prospect Barrera (source) The A’s will call up top prospect Luis Barrera, a source told MLB.com on Monday night. The outfielder will join the club in Oakland on Tuesd...
MAY 18, 2021 • MLB.COM
A's minor-league notebook: Luis Barrera sets the pace for Vegas, Nick Allen rides the wave with Midland The Lansing pitching staff is leading the way in the High-A Central, while the young Ports hitters are still finding their footing.
MAY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sent to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Barrera to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera was one of seven Athletics players optioned to the minors in the team's first round of roster cuts. The outfielder is expected to spend most of the 2021 campaign at Triple-A after he slashed .321/.357/.513 with four home runs and nine stolen bases in 54 games at Double-A Midland in his last minor-league season in 2019.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
