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June 9: RHP Michel Otañez selected from Triple-A Las Vegas; LHP Jack O'Loughlin optioned
In need of a fresh bullpen arm after O’Loughlin worked 3 1/3 innings in Saturday’s loss to the Blue Jays, the A’s called up Otañez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday for what will be his Major League debut once he pitches. The right-hander earned the promotion after posting a 3.99 ERA in 22 relief appearances in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, with 45 strikeouts and 15 walks across 29 1/3 innings for Las Vegas. Otañez brings a fastball that has frequently been clocked at triple digits in the Minors along with a sinker-slider combo as his three-pitch mix.

To create a 40-man roster spot, the A’s transferred left-hander Alex Wood to the 60-day injured list.

June 5: RHP Joe Boyle reinstated from injured list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas
After making three Minor League rehab starts, Boyle was activated off the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The A’s plan to continue evaluating him as he builds his pitch count up in Triple-A and expect him to return to the big leagues at some point this season. Boyle was a member of Oakland’s Opening Day starting rotation and posted a 7.16 ERA in seven starts with 29 strikeouts and 23 walks in 27 2/3 innings.

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP Lucas Erceg (strained right forearm)
Expected return: June
Erceg came away from a 20-pitch bullpen session on June 9 feeling healthy, and is expected be activated at some point during Oakland’s road trip through San Diego and Minnesota that begins on June 10. Erceg is eligible to come off the IL on June 12. The right-hander has performed exceptionally as a setup man to closer Mason Miller this season, posting a 2.86 ERA in 21 relief appearances, with 27 strikeouts in 22 innings. (Last updated: June 9)

LHP Kyle Muller (left shoulder tendinitis)
Expected return: July
Muller began a throwing program on June 6. The next step in his rehab process is to throw off a mound, though there is no timetable for when that might take place at this time. Muller has performed well in a relief role for Oakland this season, holding a 3.48 ERA in 13 games. (Last updated: June 9)

RHP Ross Stripling (right elbow flexor strain)
Expected return: July
Stripling is set to begin a throwing program on June 11. He will gradually increase his throwing distance until the A’s determine he is ready to throw off a mound. (Last updated: June 9)

OF Esteury Ruiz (strained left wrist)
Expected return: June
Dealing with a nagging wrist issue that occurred in early May after diving for a ball in left field, Ruiz landed on the IL on May 23. There is no timetable for a return at this time. (Last updated: May 23)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

LHP Alex Wood (rotator cuff tendinitis)
Expected return: July
After increasing his throwing distance up to 90 feet during the week of June 3, Wood experienced a setback and is currently shut down from throwing, with no timetable to resume that program at this time. The left-hander was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 9. (Last updated: June 9)

RHP Paul Blackburn (right foot stress reaction)
Expected return: July
Blackburn is out of his walking boot and is expected to begin a throwing the week of June 10. There is no timetable for a return at this time. (Last updated: June 9)

SS Darell Hernaiz (left ankle sprain)
Expected return: July
Hernaiz is out of his walking boot and will begin a strength and fitness program the week of June 10. The next step in his rehab process will be to resume baseball activity, which the A’s will determine at a later date. (Last updated: June 9)

LHP Ken Waldichuk (left elbow sprain)
Expected return: June 2025
Waldichuk underwent a successful Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 15. Sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season, the A’s estimate a recovery timeline of 13 months, which puts Waldichuk in line for a potential return to Major League action next June. (Last updated: May 16)

RHP Trevor Gott (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
After feeling discomfort following his Cactus League outing on March 16 against the Brewers, MRI results revealed a full tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in Gott’s right elbow. He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 3, and will miss the entire 2024 season. (Last updated: April 3)

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