Oakland Athletics outfielder Jaycob Brugman was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Brugman was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday. The 25-year-old batted just .266 with a .688 OPS in 162 plate appearances this past season at the major league level, but he can play all three outfield spots, and his minor league numbers suggest he is capable of better things offensively. Brugman will be in the running for a bench job next spring in Orioles camp.
Mark Canha, Not Jaycob Brugman, Will be Called up for A's
The A's will recall Mark Canha, and not Jaycob Brugman, to replace the recently traded Rajai Davis on their active roster. Davis, who was shipped to Boston for a low-level prospect, has primarily played center field in his time in Oakland. Brugman also played mostly center field, leading many to believe he would get the call. However, the A's feel confident in Boog Powell and Chad Pinder forming a platoon in center, instead choosing to give corner OF/1B Mark Canha another chance. Canha has been up and down this year and has hit .210 with four home runs and 10 RBI in 105 at-bats with the A's this season. He will likely serve as a bench bat and does not figure to contribute in fantasy for the rest of the season.
A's Recall Boog Powell, Send Down Jaycob Brugman and Mark Canha
The A's are shuffling their outfield around, having recalled recently acquired Boog Powell and relief pitcher Michael Brady. They sent down Jaycob Brugman and Mark Canha to make room. Powell, who was acquired from the Mariners in the Yonder Alonso trade, hits left-handed and is likely going to serve in a platoon role in center field with veteran Rajai Davis. Brugman had been serving in that role, and was hitting .266/.346/.343 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 143 at-bats. It appears the A's want to see what they have in Powell, who was hitting .340 in Triple-A Tacoma before the trade. He deserves a look in deep formats and AL-only leagues. Canha hit .333 with a home run and a steal in 15 at-bats since being recalled last week, but is being sent down to give the A's bullpen more depth. He will likely be recalled again in September, if not sooner.
A's outfielder Jaycob Brugman (neck) was able to hit on the field before Wednesday's game and said there are not any problems with his neck. Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that he will be available to pinch-hit if the A's need him to. Brugman was a late scratch Tuesday with stiff neck, but it sounds like the issue is past him. Brugman has hit .255 with two home runs on the year and is likely to get the majority of playing time down the stretch in Oakland, making him appealing in very deep mixed and AL-only formats.
Jaycob Brugman (neck) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup after experiencing neck soreness. Rajai Davis was added to the starting lineup in his place. Brugman has been starting consistently since being recalled in early June, and he is hitting .255/.341/.318 on the year with two home runs and one stolen base. The 25-year-old is likely to see the majority of starts down the stretch as the A's try and get their young core playing together in the second half. However, consistent playing time aside, Brugman does not bring enough to the table to be worth a roster spot outside of very deep fantasy formats.
Oakland A's outfielder Jaycob Brugman is batting leadoff tonight against the Miami Marlins, his second consecutive start atop the order. He has started each game since he was recalled on June 9. Brugman went 0-for-4 in his debut but has recorded two hits in each of his last three games, posting a .375 average with two RBI. A move to the top of the order will boost Brugman's value, but he does not bring a lot else to the table and should only be owned in very deep leagues. AL-only owners will want to keep an eye on him, but the 25-year-old will have to continue to play well to keep a spot in the starting lineup for the A's.
The Oakland A's have recalled outfielder Jaycob Brugman from Triple-A Nashville. He will make his major league debut tonight, batting ninth and playing left field while outfielder Khris Davis shifts to designated hitter. To make room on the roster, the A's sent down struggling outfielder Mark Canha. Canha has hit .191 with three home runs and seven RBI in his two stints with the A's this season. He is in the midst of a 2-for-29 skid that includes 18 strikeouts. The move allows Canha an opportunity to clear his head and gives manager Bob Melvin another left-handed bat. Brugman spent part of the season on the disabled list but has hit .288 with a home run and eight RBI in his time with the Nashville Sounds. Brugman will likely serve in a fourth-outfielder capacity and is not worth a roster spot except in very deep formats.
