A’s recall OF Smolinski, option RHP Bassitt
The A’s restocked their bench ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Royals, recalling outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville. Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who held Kansas City to one run on three hits in a spot start for Trevor Cahill (Achilles) on Saturday, was optioned as the corresponding move. OAK Homepage News