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Franklin Barreto’s two-out RBI single sparked a five-run fourth that turned the game around for the A’s as they polished off a sweep of Texas. Trevor Cahill put Oakland in an early hole, walking six and allowed three runs before exiting in the third. Meanwhile, his counterpart — Rangers “opener” Jeffrey Springs — threw three…
A’s infielders Franklin Barreto and Jorge Mateo have been recognized by MLB Pipeline among the Top 10 shortstop prospects in the game. Barreto came in at No. 8, while Mateo locked down the No. 9 spot. OAK Homepage News
A’s top prospect Franklin Barreto was among the first group of callups Friday, joining the club before Friday night’s 3-2 loss to the A’s in Seattle, as rosters expanded with the advent of September. OAK Homepage News
In a flurry of moves Saturday, the A’s optioned shortstop Franklin Barreto to Triple-A Nashville and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment to make room to select starting pitcher Chris Smith from Nashville and activate catcher Josh Phegley from paternity leave. OAK Homepage News
The Athletics placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain Saturday and recalled top prospect Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville. OAK Homepage News
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