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STEPHEN PISCOTTY RIGHT FIELDER - NO TEAM
RIGHT FIELDER - NO TEAM
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Starting in outfield in return PIscotty (wrist) will start in right field and bat eighth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact As expected, Piscotty will return to the Athletics' spring lineup for the first time since March 17 after a sore left wrist kept him out for nearly a week. The brief absence shouldn't derail Piscotty's chances of making the Athletics' Opening Day roster as long as he experiences no setbacks in his return to the lineup. Piscotty is expected to open the season in a near-everyday role in the outfield, likely slotting into the bottom half of Oakland's lineup for most games.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Tuesday Piscotty (wrist) is expected to play Tuesday against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Piscotty has missed the past few days after receiving a cortisone shot in his sore left wrist Friday. He should still have enough time to complete his spring buildup process if his wrist responds well to game action.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could return early in week Piscotty (wrist) took a full day off from baseball activities Saturday and could return to game action Monday or Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Piscotty received a cortisone shot in his left wrist Friday after being scratched from the lineup that day versus the Cubs due to soreness. The veteran outfielder seems to have a good chance of a fairly quick return according to Gallegos' report, and Piscotty could probably use some more reps ahead of the regular season considering his .150 average (3-for-20) across nine exhibition contests.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Piscotty scratched; Irvin making case The A’s outfield depth took another hit on Friday after Stephen Piscotty was scratched from the lineup due to left wrist soreness just minut...
MARCH 20, 2021 • MLB.COM
Receives cortisone shot for wrist Piscotty was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cubs with wrist soreness and received a cortisone injection, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old has no official timeline for his return but will be sidelined for at least a few days. Piscotty's availability for Opening Day is now up in the air, as the matchup with the Astros is less than two weeks away. Oakland's outfield depth is currently being tested with Ramon Laureano (side) also sitting out spring games.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still in search of first spring hit Piscotty is 0-for-8 with a walk, an RBI and five strikeouts across his first four Cactus League games.
Impact With at least one punchout in each game thus far and a sacrifice fly accounting for his one RBI, Piscotty's spring is off to a forgettable start. Nevertheless, the veteran outfielder is being counted on to bounce back from the career-worst .226 average and .271 on-base percentage he generated over 171 plate appearances last season. Piscotty's strikeout rate also rose to a career-high 31.0 percent in 2020, rendering his early spring troubles making consistent contact at least mildly concerning.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Not in Game 4 lineup Piscotty is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros on Thursday.
Impact Piscotty has had a part-time role thus far in the playoffs, appearing in just three games and going 1-for-7 at the plate. Mark Canha starts in right field Thursday, with Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for start of ALDS Piscotty will be on the bench for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Astros on Monday.
Impact Piscotty started just one of the three games of the AL Wild Card Round and doesn't appear to be the Athletics' primary right fielder at the moment. Mark Canha again starts in that position, with Khris Davis getting the nod as the designated hitter.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Piscotty will be on the bench for Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series against the White Sox on Thursday.
Impact Piscotty was on the bench for Game 1 but returned to the lineup for Game 2, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Mark Canha will be the right fielder Thursday, with Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for Game 1 Piscotty is not in the lineup for the first game of the AL Wild Card Series against the White Sox on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Mark Canha starts in right field in Piscotty's absence, with Chad Pinder serving as the designated hitter. Piscotty started 44 times in right field during the regular season, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if his role slips during the playoffs, as he hit just .226/.271/.358.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday evening Piscotty will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against Seattle.
Impact Piscotty went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks in the afternoon contest. Robbie Grossman takes over in right field for the nightcap.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Productive day in win Piscotty went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Impact The veteran outfielder played some small ball with efficacy in the victory, and he came home with the go-ahead run on Ramon Laureano's ninth-inning home run. Piscotty's multi-hit effort was his first since Sept. 7, a date after which the 29-year-old went into a 2-for-24 tailspin that he only snapped out of Wednesday. The primary culprit for Piscotty's career-low .278 on-base percentage this season is his unusual struggle with consistent contact, considering he's carrying a career-high 28.9 percent strikeout rate across 159 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer
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Lamb homers, A's move closer to AL West title, beat Giants
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Back in lineup Piscotty (knee) is starting Saturday's game against the Giants.
Impact Piscotty has been out of the lineup since Monday, when he sustained a knee injury when attempting to catch a ball at the wall. However, he'll return to his spot in right field for Saturday's tilt against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Athletics
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Hopes to return Saturday Piscotty (knee) will be available off the bench Friday against the Giants and hopes to rejoin the lineup Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The 29-year-old has been sidelined since Monday when he sustained the knee injury on an attempt to catch a ball at the wall. Piscotty had and MRI come back clean Wednesday and should avoid the injured list, barring a setback.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Webb scheduled to start for San Francisco against Oakland
The Giants will start Logan Webb on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Chris BassittSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
