Tyler Soderstrom - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hits ninth homer Saturday Soderstrom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Soderstrom launched his ninth home run of the season in the sixth inning, a 369-foot solo shot that knotted the score at 3-3. The rookie has now hit safely in five of the last six games, and heading into the regular-season finale Sunday, boasts a .282 average and .887 OPS in the 43 plate appearances he's logged since returning from the injured list Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Swats pair of doubles in win Soderstrom went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and another two-bagger in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact The rookie drove home Shea Langeliers in the first inning with his first double and later added his ninth two-bagger of the season. Soderstrom's bat has caught fire after he went 0-for-7 over his first two games back from the injured list, as he's hitting .471 (8-for-17) with four extra-base hits, five RBI, two walks and three runs over his last five games.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard four times Soderstrom went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, two walks and one run scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Soderstrom logged multiple hits for the third time in his last four games, and he also drew a walk for the first time since he returned from a wrist injury. He's held down more than a strong-side platoon at first base since his return, though he's not in the lineup versus every southpaw. Soderstrom is slashing .229/.314/.416 with eight home runs, 24 RBI, 16 runs scored and two doubles over 142 plate appearances as a rookie this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Soderstrom isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact With left-hander Carlos Rodon set to start on the bump for New York, the lefty-hitting Soderstrom will stay put in Oakland's dugout to begin Saturday's contest. In his absence, Tyler Nevin will get the starting nod at first base and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Belts eighth homer Soderstrom went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact He got the A's on the board in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Ethan Roberts. It was Soderstrom's first homer in four games since being activated from the IL, and his eighth of the year in 53 contests. With four hits in two games during this series at Wrigley Field, the 22-year-old has boosted his slash line on the season to .224/.304/.410.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom and Gelof lead A's past Cubs 5-3, clinching NL Central crown for Brewers

Tyler Soderstrom homered and Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3, putting the Milwaukee Brewers in the playo...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First hits since return Soderstrom went 2-for-4 iun a loss to the Cubs on Monday.

Impact Soderstrom had gone 0-for-7 in his first two games back from the injured list, but he was able to break the ice Monday by generating one of the Athletics' trio of two-hit efforts. Soderstrom is slated to continue seeing everyday playing time at first base for what remains of the regular season ahead of what figures to be a pivotal offseason for his development.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores run in return from IL Soderstrom, who was activated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 0-for-5 with a run in a loss to the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Soderstrom made his first MLB appearance since July 9 after overcoming his wrist injury, but he wasn't able to carry over the red-hot bat he'd wielded during his minor-league rehab assignment. Nevertheless, the rookie is expected to get plenty of chances to rediscover his stroke before the end of the regular season, as MLB.com reports manager Mark Kotsay plans to give Soderstrom "the bulk of the first-base reps" down the stretch of the campaign. "I think the focus these next 14 games is to keep him healthy," Kotsay said. "Allow him to finish the season and go into the offseason with a good frame of mind [knowing] that he's healthy and can go train and prepare for next year."

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL Soderstrom (wrist) was activated from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Soderstrom has missed the last two months with a bone bruise on his left wrist. Prior to being activated, he went 9-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI, six runs scored and four walks during a rehab assignment. Soderstrom should provide depth at catcher, first base and designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return this weekend Soderstrom (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series against the White Sox, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Soderstrom has gone 8-for-16 with three home runs in five rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas to show the Athletics he's ready. He's been sidelined since early July with a stress reaction in his left wrist. Soderstrom should be in line for regular reps at first base with Oakland upon activation.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven innings on defense Soderstrom (wrist) played the first seven innings of Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Albuquerque on Tuesday at first base and went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a triple, a walk and two...

Impact Soderstrom's stint in the field was the longest yet of his rehab assignment, and he continued to show plenty of proficiency with the bat as well. The rookie's time on the farm is essentially going about as well as could be expected, and he could therefore be in line for activation by the end of the week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Big day at plate in Vegas Soderstrom (wrist) took a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Round Rock on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a two-run home run...

Impact Not only was Soderstrom able to play in back-to-back games for the first time during his rehab assignment, but he more than demonstrated his previously injured wrist was up to the task with his productive afternoon with the bat. Soderstrom seems to quickly be working off any rust from his near two-month layoff, as he's hitting .333 with Sunday's round tripper and five total RBI over his first three rehab games.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plays defense in second rehab game Soderstrom (wrist) started at first base and played six innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Round Rock on Saturday, going 0-for-3.

Impact Soderstrom had the night off Friday after making his rehab debut as the designated hitter Thursday and slugging a two-run home run. The rookie took the important step of getting on the field Saturday, and he should continue ramping up his participation level in coming days with the Aviators as he works to shake the rust from a near two-month layoff.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in first rehab game Soderstrom (wrist) took three plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Round Rock on Thursday, hitting a two-run home run.

Impact Soderstrom was making his rehab assignment debut and slugged the round tripper in his final plate appearance of the game in the sixth inning. It was the rookie's first taste of game action since July 9, and he therefore figures to get in several more games, including some on defense, with the Aviators before activation begins to be considered.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly ready for rehab assignment Soderstrom (wrist) will take batting practice at Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The rookie has been able to make steady progress over the last week-plus with respect to swinging a bat, and Tuesday will mark his biggest test yet. Assuming his BP session goes off without setbacks, he'll head to Triple-A Las Vegas for a rehab assignment that could come close to carrying through the end of the minor-league regular season on Sept. 22, given Soderstrom has been sidelined since July 9.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could start hitting off machine Soderstrom (wrist) continues in his hitting progression and could next hit foam balls off a pitching machine in coming days, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The rookie continues to progress without any reported setbacks, keeping him on track for a return at some point before the end of the regular season. Soderstrom could potentially begin hitting off the machine before the weekend is out, and if that step goes off without issue, a progression to swinging at baseballs may be next.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Begins hitting progression Soderstrom (wrist) has been hitting off a tee and is slated to start a soft toss hitting program near the end of the week, MLB.com reports.

Impact The rookie has been ramping up his activity level in recent days, playing catch for the first first time on Wednesday and then advancing to swinging a bat over the weekend. Soderstrom still projects for a return at some point in September, which would give him an opportunity to build some momentum before heading into what is expected to be a key offseason for his development.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Wednesday Soderstrom (wrist) played catch before Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Soderstrom began his strengthening program earlier this week and Wednesday's activity was part of his progression. There's still no word on when the rookie might be able to get some swings in rehab games, but he still seems to be well on track to return to the big-league roster before the end of the regular season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Begins strengthening program Soderstrom (wrist) began a strengthening program Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The rookie has yet to resume baseball activities and is without a timetable for return, but this news is nevertheless a small step in the right direction. Given Soderstrom is still taking relatively modest steps in his recovery, however, a return prior to the end of August seems increasingly unlikely.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still donning splint Soderstrom (wrist) remains sidelined from baseball activity and is slated to wear a split for several more days, MLB.com reports.

Impact Soderstrom is slated to keep the splint until at least Saturday, and he won't be able to start baseball activities until he's shed it. Soderstrom will presumably need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment whenever he's deemed ready for that step, considering he went on the IL on July 11 and is seemingly still multiple weeks away from being cleared for game action.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Testing reveals further details Soderstrom suffered a stress reaction but not a fracture of his wrist according to recent tests and is currently donning a splint, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay expressed relief at the test results, which he described as the best-case scenario for the promising rookie. Soderstrom is slated to wear the splint for up to 10 days before beginning a regimen of strengthening exercises as the next step in his recovery. Given the nature of the injury, he appears likely to require more than a minimum-length stay on the injured list.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics place C Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) on 10-day injured list The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Tyler Soderstrom on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a bone bruise in his left wrist.The...

JULY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on injured list The Athletics placed Soderstrom on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left wrist bone bruise, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Soderstrom has gone just 4-for-22 with two RBI since the beginning of July, and his wrist injury will now hold him out of action until shortly after the All-Star break. Tyler Nevin and Armando Alvarez are likely to see action at first base while Soderstrom is out, and Seth Brown will come up from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open spot on the active roster.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Tyler Nevin will draw the start at first base while Soderstrom heads to the bench for the second time in four games. The 22-year-old has fallen into a rut at the plate over his last 10 contests, going 6-for-37 (.162 average) with a home run and three RBI.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in loss Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact Soderstrom drove home JJ Bleday with his sixth-inning two-bagger for the Athletics' first run of the afternoon. The multi-hit effort was his first since June 21, and it snapped a 1-for-16 skid that had encompassed his previous four games. The double was also a welcome sight from another perspective, as Soderstrom counted a solo home run against the Diamondbacks on June 28 as his only hit greater than a single over the 11 games prior to Sunday.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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