TYLER SODERSTROM NEWS

Sitting versus southpaw Soderstrom isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Left-hander Cade Povich will start on the mound for the O's, forcing the lefty-hitting Soderstrom into the dugout to begin Saturday's contest. In his place, Armando Alvarez will start at first base and bat fifth.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Friday Soderstrom went 2-for-2 with an RBI single, a two-run double, a walk and a run in a win over the Twins on Friday.

Impact Soderstrom's stellar night at the plate began with a first-inning RBI single that plated Abraham Toro (hamstring) and was followed up by a two-bagger in the fifth that drove home Miguel Andujar and Brent Rooker. The rookie has been on a tear at the plate since early June, producing a .314/.397/.588 slash line with six extra-base hits, 11 RBI and an acceptable 20.7 percent strikeout rate across the 58 plate appearances covering his last 15 games.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom's big game, Langeliers' late homer powers Oakland A's past red-hot Royce Lewis and visiting Twins Tyler Soderstrom has three RBIs but Oakland blows lead to Twins, red-hot Royce Lewis

JUNE 22 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Twins' late home run sends A's back to Oakland winless on 7-game trip JJ Bleday had a career-high four hits and Tyler Soderstrom had three hits including a home run, but Oakland lost for the ninth straight time...

JUNE 17 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Patience paying off for Soderstrom, who is starting to live up to billing MINNEAPOLIS -- Calling up Tyler Soderstrom last summer as a 21-year-old with only one full season of professional baseball under his belt wa...

JUNE 14 • MLB.COM

Soderstrom finding groove with HR in back-to-back games SAN DIEGO -- The growth of a young team is not linear. It often takes the well-traveled path of one step forward, two steps back. Tyler Sode...

JUNE 12 • MLB.COM

Kikuchi 'a little embarrassed' after on-field collision with A's Soderstrom OAKLAND -- It was a play that only could have happened at the Coliseum. The Blue Jays had just taken the lead on Isiah Kiner-Falefa's bases-...

JUNE 10 • MLB.COM

Sitting second straight Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Soderstrom appeared to have taken hold of a regular role at first base against right-handed pitching, but he's sitting Wednesday for the second straight game versus a righty (Logan Gilbert). J.D. Davis will receive another start at first base and bat sixth.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest in Tampa Bay.

Impact Soderstrom has now started just two of the last eight games for the Athletics and is hitless across his last six contests, so the 22-year-old would seem to be in danger of a demotion. Aledmys Diaz will get the nod at first base for Oakland on Thursday.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bleday's blast, Soderstrom's walk push A's past Rockies in 11th OAKLAND -- The third time was a charm for the A’s. The A’s rallied twice in the ninth and 10th innings to tie Thursday’s game against the Ro...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Sitting against right-hander Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Soderstrom had started each of the previous six games against right-handers, but he'll begin Thursday's contest on the bench as the Athletics take on righty Ryan Feltner. Soderstrom sports a .689 OPS and 42.1 percent strikeout rate in 11 contests with the big club this season. J.D. Davis will cover first base Thursday in Soderstrom's stead.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Soderstrom is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Colorado.

Impact Soderstrom started the previous three games but will sit Wednesday as lefty Austin Gomber pitches for the Rockies. J.D. Davis will handle first base and bat fifth.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact With lefty Framber Valdez on the hill for Houston, the lefty-hitting Soderstrom will retreat to the bench. Soderstrom appears to have settled into the strong side of a platoon at first base with the right-handed-hitting J.D. Davis, who will get the starting nod Wednesday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Here's why Soderstrom will start 2024 at Triple-A This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos’ A's Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Soderstrom to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact Soderstrom was off to a slow start in Spring Training and the struggles continued. The catcher posted a .370 OPS across 34 plate appearances in 14 games. At Triple-A Las Vegas in 2023, the 22-year-old had a .833 OPS. This move points to Carlos Perez opening the season as the backup catcher for Oakland.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Slow start to spring Soderstrom, who dealt with an illness earlier in spring training, is 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a run over his first four exhibitions.

Impact The promising prospect slashed just .160/.232/.240 across 45 games in his first taste of the big leagues last season, but Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports that Soderstrom is set to have multiple paths to playing time this coming season. Soderstrom will be part of a left-right platoon at catcher with Shea Langeliers but also see time at first base and designated hitter, and now that he seems to be back to full health, manager Mark Kotsay is optimistic about the improvement he believes the 2020 first-round pick is capable of. "From last year to this year, the body language is better," Kotsay said. "The intensity is better. I think the focus is better. Biggest positive coming out of a negative from last season in terms of the performance side is that he's recognizing things that may help him be successful this coming season."

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom to get more playing time after returning from illness PEORIA, Ariz. – Considering the expectations for Tyler Soderstrom this season after graduating in 2023 ranked as the A’s top overall prospec...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Clubs third homer Soderstrom went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Soderstrom had gone 0-for-7 over his first three games since he was called up Sept. 1. His third-inning homer sparked a four-run rally for the Athletics, but that was the extent of their offense in the loss. The catcher is up to three homers, six RBI, eight runs scored and a double while slashing just .158/.231/.263 over 104 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Las Vegas Oakland recalled Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Soderstrom gives the Athletics a third option at catcher as they expand their roster from 26 to 28. The 24-year-old entered the 2023 campaign as a consensus top-100 prospect but has slashed just .165/.237/.247 through his first 27 major-league games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why the A's sent Tyler Soderstrom back to Triple-A This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos’ A’s Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Soderstrom was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Soderstrom posted just a .484 OPS over 93 plate appearances in his first stint in the big leagues, so he will head back to Las Vegas for the time being and try to get back on track at the plate. If he can, chances are he will get another look at the top level before the campaign comes to a close.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer as pinch hitter Soderstrom entered Wednesday's win over the Cardinals as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance.

Impact Soderstrom provided the final run of the afternoon for the Athletics with a massive 454-foot homer to center with one out in the ninth inning. The rookie's second career round-tripper also extended a stretch of modest success at the plate, as it marked his fourth time hitting safely in the last five games. Soderstrom still has plenty of catching up to do against big-league arms before becoming a reliable offensive contributor, however, as he's still carrying a .171/.250/.263 slash line across his first 84 plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Even after going 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-2 win, Soderstrom is still sitting on a .160 batting average through his first 83 plate appearances in the big leagues. Even though the 21-year-old has struggled with the jump from Triple-A Las Vegas to the majors, the Athletics don't yet seem ready to pull the plug on Soderstrom as a near-everyday player at either designated hitter, catcher or first base. He had started each of the last five games and 10 of the previous 11 contests.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Soderstrom will ride the bench for the series finale while the Rangers bring southpaw Jordan Montgomery to the hill. With Soderstrom sitting out, Shea Langeliers will start at catcher and Jordan Diaz will serve as Oakland's designated hitter.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom gives A's a glimpse of future with first MLB homer LOS ANGELES -- Tyler Soderstrom has been dealing with expectations his whole life. As the son of a former first-round pick, attention always...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • MLB.COM