Right-hander Kendall Graveman, who was the A's opening day starter, has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville after going 0-5 with an 8.89 ERA in six starts.
Called up one day after the team ensured he can't be eligible for free agency until after the 2021 season, Kris Bryant struck out in his first three at-bats in Friday's game vs. San Diego.
Cubs top prospect Kris Bryant is batting cleanup and playing third base in his major league debut against the Padres on Friday.
The Cubs will promote top prospect Kris Bryant on Friday, paving the way for his major league debut, a move he called the realization of a dream.
Barry Zito didn't work his way back from a year out of baseball only to stop his comeback bid now just because he didn't make the Athletics' Opening Day roster.
Mike Moustakas, sent down to the minors 10 days ago while mired in a slump, was recalled Sunday by the Kansas City Royals.
