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White Sox host the Athletics to start 3-game series
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Athletics and Mets play to decide series winner
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Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 2
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Athletics host the Mets to open 3-game series
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Athletics host the Padres on 4-game home skid
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Arraez leads Padres against the Athletics after 4-hit performance
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Rockies aim to end slide in matchup with the Athletics
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Rockies host the Athletics to open 3-game series
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Cubs play the Athletics after Kelly hit for the cycle
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Athletics open 3-game series with the Cubs
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Athletics face the Mariners leading series 2-1
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Seattle Mariners face the Athletics Saturday
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Mariners face the Athletics leading series 1-0
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Mariners start season at home against the Athletics
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Lands on shelf The Athletics placed Otanez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement on March 16 and is without a definitive timeline for a return. Once healthy, Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage setup role in front of closer Mason Miller.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Will begin season on injured list Otanez (shoulder) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Otanez is just a few days into a 10-day shutdown period with a right shoulder impingement, so it's not a surprise he'll require an IL stint. How long that stint lasts will depend on how Otanez's shoulder responds to rest and a subsequent throwing program.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down with shoulder issue Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Sunday and has been shut down from throwing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander hasn't officially been ruled out for Opening Day, but he's unlikely to be available since he suffered the injury so late in camp. Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage role in front of closer Mason Miller once healthy. Jose Leclerc and Tyler Ferguson are likely to handle setup duties in the meantime.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Will return to setup role Otanez looks set to have a key setup role with Jose Leclerc and Tyler Ferguson ahead of closer Mason Miller, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He has a 3.38 ERA with a 11:6 K:BB...
Impact Otanez picked up right where he left off with his high spring strikeout rate as he had a 36.4% K% last season. Unfortunately, he's also displaying his control issues as well (13.2% BB% last year). Otanez has a closer-in-waiting profile if he can ever improve his control, but even with the high walk rate he's still worth a dart in deep leagues for his 100-plus strikeout upside.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Records first win Tuesday Otanez (1-0) recorded the win over the Reds on Tuesday, firing two-thirds scoreless innings and recording a strikeout.
Impact Otanez inherited a two-on, one-out scenario from starter Mitch Spence in the sixth inning, but he prevented any damage by inducing a foul pop and strikeout from the two batters he faced. The rookie right-hander then became the pitcher of record when Oakland mounted a four-run rally in the seventh and managed to hold on for the victory. Otanez's first big-league victory came on the heels of a rough outing against the Brewers on Sunday when he allowed three runs over 1.1 innings, and he now has scoreless appearances in five of his last seven trips to the mound.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first career save Otanez allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Giants.
Impact Mason Miller and Tyler Ferguson were presumably unavailable after heavy workloads in the Athletics' last game Thursday. Otanez was a little fresher, and while it took him 26 pitches (17 strikes) to get the job done, he was able to secure his first major-league save in just his 18th appearance. Otanez has allowed two runs with a 13:1 K:BB over eight innings in August, and he's now at a 3.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 18 innings overall. He's added just one hold this year, so it's unlikely that he'll feature regularly in high-leverage situations.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with scoreless inning Otanez (forearm) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one in Friday's 13-3 win over the Angels.
Impact Otanez was struck by a line drive off his right arm last Saturday versus Philadelphia. He ended up missing little action thanks to the All-Star break, which gave enough time to shake off the forearm bruise he suffered on the play. He has pitched in five games in the majors this year, allowing three runs and posting a 7:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings in a low-leverage role.
JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
