A's Announce Several Roster Moves
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right thumb and lefty Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day injured list with right hip discomfort.
- The team reinstated right-handed pitcher J.T. Ginn and recalled infielder Max Muncy from Triple-A, while designating left-handed reliever Ben Bowden for assignment.
- Nick Kurtz, despite recent struggles and thumb issues, maintains a .256/.396/.483 batting line with 21 home runs this season, though his performance has declined from his standout rookie year.
- Jeffrey Springs has struggled with a 6.17 ERA over 108 innings and is unlikely to be retained beyond this season, with the Athletics holding a $15 million club option on him for next year.
- Ben Bowden, who has a 6.65 ERA in limited major league appearances, was DFA'd and will be placed on waivers in the coming days as the Athletics look to move on.
