Jaycob Brugman Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/18/1992 (31)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Brigham Young
Jaycob Brugman Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jaycob Brugman News
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.
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.
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.
