Royals vs Athletics Odds

#1 3B

Abraham Toro: Back in lineup Friday

Jun 21st

Toro (shoudler) is starting at third base and hitting in the leadoff spot for Friday's series opener against the Twins.

#8 BP

Osvaldo Bido: Called up by A's

Jun 21st

The Athletics recalled Bido from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

#2 SS

Aledmys Diaz: Sees time at hot corner Thursday

Jun 21st

Diaz drew a start at third base in Thursday's loss to the Royals, going 1-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning.

#1 2B

Zack Gelof: Homers in third straight game

Jun 21st

Gelof went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Royals on Thursday.

#5 P

Mitch Spence: Posts quality start Thursday

Jun 20th

Spence allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Thursday.

#1 C

Shea Langeliers: Receiving Thursday off

Jun 20th

Langeliers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

#6 BP

Kyle Muller: Next steps identified

Jun 20th

Muller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

#4 PROS

Darell Hernaiz: Begins hitting progression

Jun 20th

Hernaiz (ankle) has begun a hitting progression, MLB.com reports.

#2 CF

Esteury Ruiz: In strengthening program

Jun 20th

Ruiz (wrist) is progressing through a strengthening program and is expected to begin baseball activities within two weeks of its completion, MLB.com reports.

#5 BP

T.J. McFarland: Gets ninth hold Wednesday

Jun 20th

McFarland recorded his ninth hold in a win over the Royals on Wednesday, retiring the only batter he faced.

#1 SS

Max Schuemann: Reaches three times in win

Jun 20th

Schuemann went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.

#1 DH

Brent Rooker: Plates pair in Wednesday's win

Jun 20th

Rooker went 2-for-3 with two RBI singles and a walk in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.

#1 LF

Miguel Andujar: Racks up three hits in win

Jun 19th

Andujar went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Royals.

#4 P

Luis Medina: Grabs first win

Jun 19th

Medina (1-2) allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Royals.

#1 RF

Lawrence Butler: Sitting versus lefty

Jun 19th

Butler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

#3 PROS

Colby Thomas: Moves up to Triple-A

Jun 19th

The Athletics promoted Thomas from Double-A Midland to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in his Las Vegas debut in Tuesday's 8-4 win over Tacoma.

#2 1B

Tyler Nevin: Doubles in majors return

Jun 19th

Nevin, summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a 7-5 win over the Royals on Tuesday.

#1 CF

JJ Bleday: Three doubles in win

Jun 18th

Bleday went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

#1 CL

Mason Miller: Secures save Tuesday

Jun 18th

Miller struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

#6 P

Hogan Harris: Collects first win

Jun 18th

Harris (1-0) allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Royals.

#7 P

Paul Blackburn: Throwing off mound Thursday

Jun 18th

Blackburn (foot) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

#2 P

Ross Stripling: Set for bullpen session

Jun 18th

Stripling (elbow) will throw a bullpen session in Oakland next Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

#2 1B

J.D. Davis: Designated for assignment

Jun 17th

Davis was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

#1 PROS

Jacob Wilson: Begins rehab assignment

Jun 17th

Wilson (knee) is starting a rehab assignment with the Athletics' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Monday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

#2 C

Kyle McCann: Timely knock in rare start

Jun 17th

McCann went 1-for-4 with an RBI single during a loss to the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday.

#1 1B

Tyler Soderstrom: Blasts homer Sunday

Jun 16th

Soderstrom went 4-for-8 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored as the Athletics were swept in Sunday's doubleheader versus the Twins.

#3 P

Joey Estes: Chased early Sunday

Jun 16th

Estes allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Twins in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.

#2 LF

Daz Cameron: Homers in matinee game

Jun 16th

Cameron went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-2 loss to the Twins in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.

#1 P

JP Sears: Takes loss versus Twins

Jun 16th

Sears (4-6) allowed four runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out one over 4.1 innings to take the loss versus the Twins in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.

#4 BP

Scott Alexander: Saddled with second loss

Jun 15th

Alexander (0-2) took the extra-inning loss against the Twins on Friday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and an intentional walk without recording an out.

#1 BP

Lucas Erceg: Returns from stint on IL

Jun 12th

The Athletics activated Erceg (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

#7 PROS

J.T. Ginn: Makes return to Triple-A rotation

Jun 10th

Ginn (undisclosed) has given up eight earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over 7.2 innings in his two starts for Triple-A Las Vegas since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 2.

#12 PROS

Royber Salinas: Shelved at Triple-A

Jun 10th

Triple-A Las Vegas placed Salinas on its 7-day injured list June 2 with an unspecified injury.

#15 PROS

Brett Harris: Sidelined at Triple-A

Jun 10th

Triple-A Las Vegas placed Harris on its 7-day injured list June 4 with an unspecified injury.

#2 BP

Austin Adams: Hit with loss Sunday

Jun 10th

Adams (0-2) took the extra-inning loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit, three walks, and a hit batsman over one inning. He struck out one and also uncorked a wild pitch.

#8 P

Alex Wood: Moved to 60-day IL

Jun 9th

Oakland transferred Wood (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

#9 BP

Jack O'Loughlin: Sent out to Triple-A

Jun 9th

The Athletics optioned O'Loughlin to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.