Raley rallies Mariners twice, Raleigh homers in 7-6 win over A's in 10 innings
Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner’s fielder’s-choice grounder to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 inningsSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SCOTT ALEXANDER #54 - PITCHER - OAKLAND ATHLETICS
1-3 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
2.56 ERA
1-3 W-L
1.19 WHIP
2.56 ERA
Reinstated from injured list The Athletics reinstated Alexander (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Left rotator cuff tendinitis sent Alexander to the injured list Aug. 20, and rather than heading to the minors for a rehab assignment, he'll now rejoin Oakland's bullpen following a minimum-length stay. The 35-year-old southpaw has been strong all season, and he's given up just two earned runs over 10 innings since the All-Star break. Joe Boyle was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Live BP session goes well Alexander (shoulder) came away from Monday's live batting practice session feeling healthy, MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran left-hander continued to make steady progress Monday, with the live BP session coming on the heels of a successful bullpen Friday. Alexander's next step is almost certainly a rehab assignment, with a decision on that front likely coming by Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Taking next step Monday Alexander (shoulder) will face hitters Monday before a decision is made on whether he'll need a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw came away from a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday feeling healthy, leading to the decision regarding Monday's bump up in activity level. If Alexander emerges from the live batting practice session setback-free as well, he could conceivably skip a rehab assignment altogether given he's only been sidelined since Aug. 20 and wouldn't need to appreciably build back up for his relief role.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Taking next step Monday Alexander (shoulder) will face hitters Monday before a decision is made on whether he'll need a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw came away from a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday feeling healthy, leading to the decision regarding Monday's bump up in activity level. If Alexander emerges from the live batting practice session setback-free as well, he could conceivably skip a rehab assignment altogether given he's only been sidelined since Aug. 20 and wouldn't need to appreciably build back up for his relief role.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Looks good in bullpen session Alexander (shoulder) threw approximately 20 pitches in the bullpen before Friday's game against the Rangers and looked good, the Associated Press reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw was throwing to manager Mark Kotsay, who served as a stand-in for a left-handed hitter and therefore had a first-hand look at how Alexander performed. Kotsay said after the session that he and the training staff would evaluate Alexander's recovery from the session over the weekend to determine his next steps. Given his experience and the fact he's a reliever, Alexander could conceivably return from the injured list without the need for a rehab assignment.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Starting to ramp up activity Alexander (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could face live hitters at some point this week, the Associated Press reports.
Impact This is the first report of Alexander picking up a ball since going on the IL on Tuesday with left rotator cuff tendinitis. The veteran southpaw appears to be making timely progress overall, and if he does indeed face hitters this week without setbacks, he could potentially return when eligible without the need for a rehab assignment.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list The Athletics placed Alexander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left rotator cuff tendinitis, retroactive to Aug. 18.
Impact Alexander has been a valuable member of Oakland's bullpen since he made his season debut in late May, and he's thrown 5.2 scoreless frames while striking out seven batters over his last six appearances. He'll now be held out until at least Sept. 2, and the A's will promote J.T. Ginn from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open roster spot.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Rooker hits 29th HR, Bido and 3 relievers combine on 2-hitter as Athletics beat Blue Jays 1-0
Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brent Rooker hit his 29th home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 for their ninth shutout of th...AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first win Friday Alexander (1-2) got the victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing an earned run on a hit and a walk over one inning.
Impact Alexander was the first reliever out of the bullpen following JP Sears' impressive six-inning start, and while the former did falter by allowing a Ketel Marte go-ahead RBI single, he was able to limit the damage to that one run. Alexander then became the beneficiary of a three-run eighth-inning rally by Oakland, which gave the A's a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Alexander posted a career-high seven wins with the Giants in 2023, but Friday's victory was his first of this season and came in an outing where he was scored upon for the fifth time in eight appearances.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kepler hits tying homer, walk-off single in Twins' 6-5 victory over Athletics
Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday nightJUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Higashioka hits walk-off homer and Tatis extends hitting streak to 17 games as Padres beat A's 4-3
Kyle Higashioka homered leading off the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's activate LHP Scott Alexander from IL The Oakland Athletics activated left-hander Scott Alexander from the injured list Tuesday and optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple...
MAY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Scoreless rehab frame Tuesday Alexander (ribs) fired a scoreless seventh inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over El Paso on Tuesday, recording a strikeout.
Impact The left-hander had been failed to record an out while giving up five total runs in his most recent rehab outing Friday, so the scoreless frame Tuesday was a particularly welcome sight. Alexander might be ready to return from his long IL stint at any moment, and perhaps Tuesday's clean outing will qualify as the final box that needed checking before the Athletics deem him ready for activation.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Next steps identified Alexander, who's been sidelined with a left rib stress reaction, will progress to playing catch as his next step when he's ready, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.
Impact The southpaw was diagnosed in mid-March and didn't receive an initial recovery timetable, so Monday's report provides only marginally more information. Alexander is eventually expected to serve as a veteran left-handed presence in the sixth and seventh innings for the Athletics, acting as a bridge to the likes of Zach Jackson, Dany Jimenez and Mason Miller in the eighth and ninth frames.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Alexander would earn $300,000 in bonuses if he pitches in 60 games with Oakland Athletics
Oakland left-hander Scott Alexander would earn $300,000 in performance bonuses if he pitches in 60 games this seasonMARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics add free agent lefty Scott Alexander on $2.25 million, 1-year contract
Free agent left-hander Scott Alexander reached agreement on a $2.25 millionFEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's add LHP Scott Alexander, send LHP Ken Waldichuk to 60-day IL The Oakland Athletics added some experience to their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexande...
FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
A's add left-hander Alexander to bullpen on 1-year deal MESA, Ariz. — The A’s opened up Spring Training on Wednesday with a new addition to their bullpen, agreeing to a one-year deal with left-han...
FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM
Shut down with hamstring strain The Giants placed Alexander on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain.
Impact It's an early shutdown for Alexander, who finishes with a 4.66 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB in 48.1 innings of work for San Francisco. The 34-year-old lefty reliever is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Handed loss as opener Alexander (7-3) allowed two unearned runs on one hit in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Rockies.
Impact It wasn't a great first inning for the Giants overall, and their offense never caught up, leaving Alexander to take his first loss since Aug. 8. The southpaw hasn't strung together more than two scoreless appearances in a row since July, pitching to a rough 7.36 ERA and 2.05 WHIP over his last 14.2 innings. He's at a 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB through 46.1 innings overall, and he's added a save, eight holds and two blown saves this season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opening nightcap Alexander will be the opener for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Alexander has been the first pitcher on the mound on seven previous occasions this season. Only once did he throw more than one inning in that role, and he never threw more than 1.2 frames. Expect a similarly brief outing Saturday before he turns the ball over to a bulk reliever, with Jakob Junis the most likely candidate.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scoops up win Sunday Alexander (7-2) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over 1.1 innings, earning the win Sunday over Atlanta.
Impact Alexander entered after Tristan Beck was pulled in the fifth inning. Alexander allowed an inherited runner to score in that frame and gave up a two-run home run to Marcell Ozuna in the sixth, but the Giants were able to hold the lead the rest of the way. Through 47 appearances, including seven as an opener, Alexander has a 4.46 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB over 40.1 innings. He's been particularly shaky in August with a .935 ERA and 2.65 WHIP over 8.2 innings this month, so it's unlikely he sees much late-inning work over the final month-plus of the campaign.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opening Monday Alexander will start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Alexander has opened six times for the Giants this season and hasn't covered more than 1.2 frames in any of those outings. The left-hander had a 4.06 ERA through 44 appearances this season and is likely good for a handful of outs Monday before giving way to bulk option Sean Manaea.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opener again Friday Alexander will serve as the Giants' opener Friday versus the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Ross Stripling had been projected to start, but he'll instead likely operate in bulk relief. This is the sixth opener assignment of the year for Alexander, who has posted an overall 4.01 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 33.2 innings (40 appearances) this season with San Francisco.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
