SETH BROWN NEWS

Ready for rehab assignment Brown (illness) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Stockton on Thursday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Brown has been sidelined since Aug. 27 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he looks to be nearing a return from the injured list. The Athletics haven't indicated how many rehab games Brown will require before rejoining the big club, but he could settle back in as the team's primary right fielder once activated.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez, White Sox to face Manaea, Athletics

The Athletics will roll out Sean Manaea to the mound Thursday and the White Sox plan to give Reynaldo Lopez the start

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chapman homers, Montas shuts down White Sox as A's end skid

Matt Chapman homered early, Frankie Montas won his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 to snap a four-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox beat A's 6-3; Oakland drops fourth straight game

Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead RBI single in the fifth, Cesar Hernandez added a two-run single in the same inning, and the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the stumbling Oakl...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No physical activity yet Brown (illness) is feeling better from his bout with COVID-19 but has yet to resume physical activities, the team's official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old tested positive for the virus on Aug. 27, so he should be in the midst of the back end of his recovery process. Once Brown receives clearance to resume physical activity, it's likely a multi-game rehab assignment awaits to ensure he's returned to full health.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprielian scheduled to start for Oakland against Chicago

The Athletics will send James Kaprielian to the mound Tuesday and the White Sox will give Jimmy Lambert the start

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irvin expected to start for the Athletics against Blue Jays

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie Ray

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn, Athletics to take on Berrios, Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will send Jose Berrios to the mound Saturday and the Athletics plan to give Paul Blackburn the start

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manoah scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Oakland

The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Friday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek Manoah

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning expected to start as Detroit hosts Oakland

The Tigers will roll out Matt Manning to the mound Thursday and the Athletics will give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta expected to start for the Tigers against the Athletics

The Athletics will start James Kaprielian on Wednesday and the Tigers are expected to counter with Wily Peralta

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn scheduled to start as Oakland hosts New York

The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound Sunday and the Yankees will give Jordan Montgomery the start

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montas scheduled to start for Oakland against New York

The Athletics are expected to send Frankie Montas to the mound Saturday and the Yankees will give Nestor Cortes Jr. the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stanton slugs Yankees past A's 8-2, Cole wins third straight

Giancarlo Stanton homered for a fourth straight game, Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot in front of friends and family, and the New York Yankees extended their best winning streak i...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Brown was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus Friday.

Impact The positive test means Brown won't be able to return until the Sept. 7 game against the White Sox at the earliest. The outfielder had been receiving the bulk of the starts in right field against right-handed starters, which means Tony Kemp and Chad Pinder could see increased reps during his absence. Pitcher Daulton Jefferies was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take Brown's roster spot.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Thursday Brown isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Brown will retreat to the bench for a third straight contest, even though right-hander Jameson Taillon is starting for the Yankees on Thursday. Mark Canha will shift to right field while Josh Harrison starts in left.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Brown is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Brown's absence from the lineup for Monday's series opener was expected with southpaw Marco Gonzales was on the bump for Seattle, but Brown's placement on the bench Tuesday comes as more of a surprise with right-hander Chris Flexen on the hill for the Mariners. Though Brown's playing-time outlook improved after Ramon Laureano was handed an 80-game suspension earlier this month, the 29-year-old still looks like he'll have to battle Tony Kemp for a strong-side platoon role in right field. The righty-hitting Chad Pinder should pick up most of the starts at the position versus left-handed pitching.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Brown is out of the lineup Monday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Brown is 2-for-17 in his past seven games and will head to the bench with lefty Marco Gonzales pitching for Seattle. Chad Pinder will man right field in his place Monday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal, two RBI in loss Brown went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and three strikeouts in Saturday's 6-5 loss to San Francisco.

Impact The outfielder was called up Saturday after Stephen Piscotty (wrist) went on the injured list. Brown made an instant impact for Oakland, plating a pair in the first inning and adding his fourth stolen base of the season. The 29-year-old could be in line for a significant role in right field going forward, as Piscotty may need surgery for his wrist sprain. Brown has provided a .206/.274/.465 slash line with 16 home runs, 39 RBI, 34 runs scored and nine doubles in 252 plate appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade's pinch-hit HR in 9th lifts Giants past A's 6-5

Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. connected for a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the San Francisco Giants rally for a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league roster Brown was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact The 29-year-old was sent down Friday, but he'll quickly rejoin the major-league roster after Stephen Piscotty (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Brown has seen plenty of playing time against right-handers this year and hit .242 with four home runs, two doubles, seven runs, seven RBI and a stolen base across 12 games during his most recent stint in the majors.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison, Marte lead Oakland offense, A's top Giants 4-1

Josh Harrison hit a two-run single, Starling Marte added an RBI double, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Brown was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Brown has featured regularly against righties throughout much of the season but hasn't been particularly impressive at the plate, though his lopsided .205/.274/.469 slash line is good for a technically above-average 101 wRC+. He could earn another chance down the stretch but will make way for now for Chad Pinder's return from a hamstring injury.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to lead White Sox past A's 3-2

Luis Robert had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Tuesday Brown is not starting Tuesday against the White Sox.

Impact Brown has been a regular presence in the Oakland lineup against right-handed starters since being recalled Aug. 7, but he'll take a seat against righty Reynaldo Lopez. Josh Harrison will move to left field as Mark Canha shifts to the opposite corner Tuesday.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE