Butler solidifies OF spot with Andujar down
Aug 29 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland Athletics
NEWS: Oakland placed outfielder Miguel Andujar on the 10-day IL with a core muscle injury.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Andujar will undergo surgery, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. He had somewhat of a bounceback in his first season in Oakland, posting a 101 wRC+ and 0.4 fWAR, the latter of which was his highest mark since his impressive rookie season. Andujar (-50% PT) had been on the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield as of late, and his departure means Lawrence Butler (+10% PT) and Daz Cameron (+15% PT) will see everyday PT in right and left field respectively. Shortstop Nick Allen was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. He’s had a career-year at Triple-A with a...
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