MIKE FIERS NEWS

Sim game on tap Fiers (hip) is scheduled to pitch two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The sim game marks the next step in the recovery process for Fiers, who was cleared to resume mound work last week after being diagnosed with hip inflammation earlier this month. Fiers will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, but if he advances through his throwing progression without any setbacks to his hip, he could rejoin Oakland's rotation at some point in April. The Athletics are expected to turn to Daulton Jefferies, A.J. Puk or Cole Irvin to serve as their fifth starter while Fiers is out.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IL Fiers (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fiers hasn't even faced hitters this spring, as he initially dealt with what was described as a "minor" back issue that ultimately progressed to hip discomfort. The right-hander also experienced back tightness while playing catch a week ago, and the Athletics finally decided a move to the injured list for the normally durable Fiers was the best course of action. A.J. Puk, Daulton Jefferies and Cole Irvin are all candidates to fill Fiers' spot in the rotation to open the season, with whoever secures the job presumably set for multiple starts given that Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports the veteran will miss at least the first three regular-season series.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Fiers to IL; Andrus making mark Mike Fiers will start the season on the injured list, Oakland manager Bob Melvin announced Friday. The veteran was slowed by a back issue ea...

MARCH 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Throws bullpen session Fiers (hip) threw a bullpen session Friday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Fiers was shut down in mid-March with hip inflammation and received an injection at the start of last week. He's been able to play catch for over a week and has now advanced to bullpen sessions, which is certainly good progress, but he won't have time to get up to speed by Opening Day and is expected to open the year on the injured list.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play catch Fiers (hip) will play catch Thursday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fiers received an injection Monday to address inflammation in his hip. He's yet to make his Cactus League debut this spring, so it looks as though he may not have time to get up to speed by Opening Day. However, assuming his recovery advances without setbacks, he may not miss too many turns in the rotation.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland A’s: Mike Fiers injury not as bad as it could have been It was easy to assume the worst when news of Mike Fiers' injury broke. The Oakland A's pitcher has been battling a back ailment, only to hav...

MARCH 16, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Unlikely for Opening Day Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Fiers will receive an injection Monday after a recent MRI revealed inflammation in his hip, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle repo...

Impact Fiers has yet to make an appearance during the Athletics' Cactus League slate due to what was originally termed as a back issue before the MRI revealed a different injury. According to Kawahara, Melvin labeled Fiers as "a little bit of a long shot" for Opening Day, given that the right-hander is far behind the Athletics' other rotation members in his build-up program for the start of the season. Assuming Fiers opens the season on the injured list, the Athletics could turn to A.J. Puk or Daulton Jefferies to serve as their fifth starter.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Fiers in danger of missing Opening Day Mike Fiers appeared to be a key pickup for the Oakland A's during the offseason. While Oakland was hoping to have A.J. Puk in the rotation,...

MARCH 14, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Shut down and sent for MRI Fiers (back) has been shut down and will get an MRI on Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fiers has yet to get into game action this spring due to what the Athletics originally called a minor back issue. He suffered a setback Friday, and the team is now worried that he might actually be dealing with a hip problem. He hasn't been ruled out for Opening Day yet, but it's very possible he won't be ready if the MRI reveals anything more than a minor issue. Cole Irvin could potentially be next in line for starts if Fiers misses time, as A.J. Puk is expected to open the year in the bullpen.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Fiers injury could open door for Daulton Jefferies Sometimes, all a player needs is a chance. For Daulton Jefferies, that chance to make an impression on the Oakland A's could come early in t...

MARCH 12, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Dealing with minor back issue Fiers is slightly behind the other projected members of the Athletics starting rotation due to what manager Bob Melvin has described as a minor back issue, Martin Gallegos of MLB.c...

Impact The Athletics have rolled out their projected starting pitchers very deliberately thus far this spring, but this news seems to confirm that Fiers' lack of game action hasn't been entirely by design. That said, it's not necessarily surprising to learn that a 35-year-old pitcher who's been through the rigors of 10 big-league seasons is enduring a bit of a back issue in spring, and there doesn't presently appear to be any concern regarding Fiers' availability for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A’s Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finalizing his agreement Tuesday on a $3.5 million, one-year contract.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A's OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finalizing his agreement Tuesday on a $3.5 million...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

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OCTOBER 9, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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