MARCUS SEMIEN NEWS

Likely taking BP on Monday Manager Bob Melvin said that Semien (side) will likely take batting practice on the field Monday and could play soon thereafter, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's been more than a week now since Semien last appeared in a game. Fortunately, it does not sound like an IL stint will be necessary as Semien is making slow, but steady, progress. If he checks out OK in batting practice, it's reasonable to think Semien could return to the lineup for one half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Semien (side) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Semien swung the bat Thursday and reported continued improvement with his left side injury, but he remains out Sunday. He has not played since Aug. 29. Manager Bob Melvin said earlier this week that Semien was likely to avoid the IL -- teams can only backdate IL stints three days and it's hard to imagine the team would make a move with Semien at this point.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Semien (side) isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact Semien will sit for a second consecutive game, but he has been swinging the bat and feeling better recently. Vimael Machin will take over at shortstop Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take on the Athletics following Davies' strong showing

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Zach Davies

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo expected to start as Athletics host the Padres

The Padres will start Zach Davies on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Jesus Luzardo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A’s will resume play Friday, featuring Mike Minor but probably not yet Marcus Semien New lefty will be available out of pen, but star shortstop not quite ready to return

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ATHLETICSNATION.COM

Continues feeling better Semien (side) swung the bat Thursday and continues to feel better, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The hope is that he can avoid an IL stint, although the previous report suggested he wouldn't be able to return until Saturday, at the earliest. Vimael Machin, Chad Pinder and Tony Kemp could all be options to fill in for Semien on Friday against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s may not have Marcus Semien on Friday When the Oakland A's season begins once again, a familiar face may be missing from the lineup as Marcus Semien may not play on Friday. On Fr...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Likely to avoid IL Manager Bob Melvin said that he thinks Semien (side) to avoid a trip to the injured list, though the shortstop isn't expected to be available for the Athletics' next game Friday ve...

Impact Before returning to action Friday, the Athletics will have had a full five days off after a member of their organization tested positive for COVID-19. The extra time off apparently hasn't allowed Semien to completing move past the injury, which has affected him most while swinging the bat, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The Athletics seem content to take a day-to-day approach with Semien heading into the weekend, but Chad Pinder and Vimael Machin could pick up work at shortstop in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Oakland, looks to build on Gonzales' strong performance

Seattle looks to follow up a strong showing by Monday starter Marco Gonzales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling slightly better Monday Semien (side) is feeling slightly better Monday according to general manager David Forst, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Forst also mentioned that Semien has dealt with the side soreness in each of the past two seasons. It's still unclear when the shortstop will be able to return to the top of Oakland's lineup, but their remains the possibility that he'll be ready when Oakland hopes to resume playing Thursday in Seattle. The team is currently isolating in Houston as they await COVID-19 tests after a member of the organization tested positive Sunday.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Semien (side) underwent an MRI which revealed no serious issues, and he isn't expected to face a long-term absence, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was scratched for Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill with left side soreness, but it appearance he won't miss significant time. Semien hasn't been provided an official timetable for his return, but the A's are likely to remain cautious with their starting shortstop and leadoff man. Oakland didn't play Sunday and its schedule for the immediate future is in limbo after a positive test for COVID-19 was reported in the organization, so he could end up missing fewer games than he would under normal circumstances.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber Valdez

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with left side injury Semien is experiencing left side soreness and is undergoing an MRI, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was a late scratch for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, and the MRI brings some concern he could face a longer absence. The A's should have more information on the injury Sunday, but Semien at least seems unlikely to be in the lineup for the series finale in Houston.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Game 2 Semien was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Impact Semien went 0-for-3 during the matinee and was initially listed in his usual starting spot for Game 2, but the A's then released a revised lineup. No reason has been given for his removal. Matt Chapman will shift to shortstop for the nightcap, while Vimael Machin starts at third base.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Semien went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a double in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Semien swatted his fifth homer of the year in the fifth inning, accounting for what would be the winning run. In the seventh, the shortstop got aboard on a fielder's choice and later scored on Stephen Piscotty three-run double. Semien has back-to-back three-hit games, raising his batting average to .233 across 143 plate appearances. He's added 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases in 31 games this year.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, Semien homer as A's cruise to 10-3 win over Rangers

Matt Olson and Marcus Semien connected on two-run homers, Stephen Piscotty lined a bases-clearing double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 10-3

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base four times Semien went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact After an outstanding 2019 in which he hit .285/.369/.522 with 33 home runs, Semien has struggled a bit in the first half of the shortened 2020 campaign. He will hope that his three singles Monday can get him going on the right track after hitting just .219/.275/.352 through the first 30 games. Despite his struggles, Semien appears to still have a stranglehold on everyday leadoff duties atop the Oakland lineup.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's

Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard in win Semien went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Angels.

Impact Semien wasted no time getting the scoring started with a solo homer off Andrew Heaney in the first inning. The long ball was number four of the year for the 29-year-old, who has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 games. On the season, Semien is batting .214/.258/.359 with 15 runs scored and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home

Marcus Semien staked Mike Fiers to an early lead with a homer in the first, Stephen Piscotty drove in all three of his runs with two outs, and the AL-best Oakland Athletics beat th...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugging A's beat D-backs 5-1 for eighth straight home win

Matt Chapman homered twice and Matt Olson also connected to help Sean Manaea finally earn his first victory of 2020, and the slugging Oakland Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondback...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ahmed has 5 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 10-1 win over A's

Nick Ahmed homered and had five RBIs, Luke Weaver pitched five effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to six games with a 10-1 victory over t...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another homer in win Semien went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Semien furnished the second of two multi-run homers off Dereck Rodriguez in the fifth inning, lacing a 379-foot shot to left field in the fifth inning with Sean Murphy aboard. The veteran shortstop has now left the yard in back-to-back games and is progressively putting a completely abysmal start to the season behind him -- factoring in Sunday's production, Semien is slashing a solid .268/.333/.537 with two doubles, three homers, seven RBI, four walks, two stolen bases and seven runs across his last nine games, raising his average 37 points to .216 in the process.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE