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Snags fourth victory Wednesday Ferguson (4-2) got the win against the Cubs on Wednesday, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he issued a walk.

Impact Ferguson threw only three of his 10 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get through the seventh frame unscathed and then saw the Athletics snap a 3-3 tie in the eighth to make him the pitcher of record. Ferguson has now strung together four consecutive scoreless appearances after a rocky early-September stretch where he surrendered five runs (four earned) across 3.1 innings over four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs third win Monday Ferguson (3-2) got the win against the Mariners on Monday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Ferguson nearly pulled off the rare feat of throwing the minimum number of pitches in his dominant frame, retiring Victor Robles, J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez on swinging strikeouts that required just 12 offerings overall. Ferguson then was rewarded for his pristine work when the Athletics walked it off in the bottom of the ninth with Shea Langeliers' solo home run, which afforded Ferguson his second win in the last three appearances. Ferguson clearly has the stuff to work in high-leverage, late-inning spots whenever closer Mason Miller isn't available, which was the case Monday after the latter threw 34 pitches in a rough 1.2-inning outing Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Ferguson (2-2) took the loss against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing an earned run on two hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was the ultimate tale of two innings for Ferguson, who opened his appearance by striking out Corey Seager, Josh Smith and Adolis Garcia swinging on 12 pitches in the eighth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie. However, he never came close to replicating the feat in the ninth, putting three of the first four hitters he faced on before surrendering a game-winning single to Leody Taveras. It was the second time in three outings that Ferguson gave up a run, following a 10-appearance scoreless streak that had encompassed the majority of August. Despite Saturday's hiccup, Ferguson should remain the top setup option to closer Mason Miller down the stretch unless he were to go on an extended stretch of poor performances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Ferguson (2-2) took the loss against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing an earned run on two hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was the ultimate tale of two innings for Ferguson, who opened his appearance by striking out Corey Seager, Josh Smith and Adolis Garcia swinging on 12 pitches in the eighth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie. However, he never came close to replicating the feat in the ninth, putting three of the first four hitters he faced on before surrendering a game-winning single to Leody Taveras. It was the second time in three outings that Ferguson gave up a run, following a 10-appearance scoreless streak that had encompassed the majority of August. Despite Saturday's hiccup, Ferguson should remain the top setup option to closer Mason Miller over the season's final month unless he goes on an extended stretch of poor performances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second victory Wednesday Ferguson (2-1) got the win and a hold against the Reds on Wednesday, firing a clean eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact Ferguson was dialed in during his setup duties, getting through his one frame on 12 pitches (10 strikes). The 30-year-old rookie had allowed an earned run for the first time since Aug. 2 in Tuesday's appearance, but his ability to bounce back Wednesday lowered his ERA and WHIP back down to 3.58 and 1.09, respectively, across his first 37.2 big-league innings.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Records first big-league win Ferguson (1-1) got the win over the Mets on Thursday, allowing a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings. He struck out two.

Impact Ferguson put in a robust workload over his pair of frames, working up to 44 pitches despite not allowing any runs. The right-hander became the pitcher of record after the Athletics were able to take a one-run lead before his second inning of work in the home half of the sixth, affording Ferguson his first major-league win. Ferguson has now put together six consecutive scoreless appearances after allowing a combined four runs over two innings in back-to-back outings July 30 and Aug. 2.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second save Ferguson picked up the save over the Angels on Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Impact Ferguson was again tasked with closer duties Saturday and did not disappoint, needing only seven pitches to retire the side and secure his second save of the season. The right-hander hasn't allowed a run in his last seven appearances and has pitched perfect ninth innings in each of his last two outings. Ferguson has also posted at least one strikeout in eight consecutive appearances.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first save Ferguson picked up the save in a win over the Angels on Thursday, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Ferguson entered the contest with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and got the first two batters to go down on strikes before retiring Nolan Schanuel on a fly out for the final out. It marked the right-hander's first save of the campaign and he's now held opposing teams scoreless in each of his last six appearances. Ferguson has also posted two or more strikeouts in four of those five outings and may have thrown himself into the mix for regular save opportunities for Oakland with Mason Miller now on the shelf due to a fractured pinky on his non-throwing hand.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on the final day of May after posting a 4.50 ERA over ten innings for Oakland. In Las Vegas, the 30-year-old tallied a 3.49 ERA across 28.1 innings. As part of a corresponding move Tuesday, Sean Newcomb was designated for assignment.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tough-luck loser Thursday Ferguson (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Rays in extra innings Thursday, allowing an unearned run across 1.1 hitless innings. He struck out one.

Impact Ferguson entered the game in the 11th with the score knotted at 5-5 and retired the side in order before returning for the 12th and inducing an inning-opening groundout from Ben Rortvedt. The roller moved phantom runner Jose Caballero to third base, and T.J. McFarland subsequently allowed him to cross the plate on Richie Palacios' walk-off single, saddling Ferguson with the loss. The right-hander did at least bounce back from his rocky outing Wednesday, one that had seen him allow a run on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. Ferguson is likely to continue seeing work primarily in lower-leverage scenarios and holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over his nine appearances this season.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE