The Oakland Athletics have called up five players from their minor league affiliates in an effort to end a nine-game losing streak. The team has been struggling, and the addition of these new players is seen as a way to inject some fresh talent into the lineup.
Notable Addition: Denzel Clarke
One of the most notable additions is Denzel Clarke, a highly touted prospect who was drafted by the Athletics in 2021. Clarke will make his major league debut on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at home in West Sacramento.
- Performance at Las Vegas:
- Batting Average: .286
- Home Runs: 0
- RBIs: 21 in 31 games
- Stolen Bases: 7
- On-Base Percentage: .436 (ranked fourth in the Pacific Coast League)
Other Call-Ups
The other four players called up are not as well-known as Clarke but still bring valuable experience to the table:
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Jordan Diaz (Infielder)
- Played for several teams throughout his minor league career, including Oakland’s affiliate at Stockton last season.
- Performance: .273 batting average, 3 home runs, and 25 RBIs over 36 games before being promoted to Las Vegas.
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Tyler Soderstrom (Outfielder)
- Made his major league debut last year but only appeared in one game before being sent back down to Triple-A.
- This season, he has played for both Stockton and Las Vegas but struggled with injuries, limiting him to just six games over two stints with Stockton before returning briefly this month after nearly two months of recovery from surgery on both knees.
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Daulton Jefferies (Pitcher)
- Pitched for Oakland’s affiliate at Midland last season.
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Shea Langeliers (Catcher)
- Selected by the Atlanta Braves out of high school and traded alongside Cristian Pache during the offseason prior to joining the Athletics organization.
The Athletics hope that these new additions will help turn their season around and provide the spark needed to break their losing streak.
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