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The A’s reinstated catcher Bruce Maxwell from the restricted list and optioned catcher Josh Phegley to Triple-A Nashville, the club announced on Monday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s designated catcher Dustin Garneau for assignment. OAK Homepage News
The A’s announced they optioned Opening Day starter Kendall Graveman and Chris Bassitt to the Minors on Thursday. Wilmer Font was added to the 25-man roster. OAK Homepage News
The A’s have opted to start Dustin Fowler at Triple-A, instead going with Boog Powell as the left-handed complement to their center-field platoon to begin the season. OAK Homepage News
The A’s optioned left-hander Eric Surkamp to Triple-A Nashville and transferred right-hander Henderson Alvarez to the 60-day disabled list to clear roster space for Saturday starter Dillon Overton, who was promoted from Nashville to start against the Angels in his Major League debut. OAK Homepage News
The A’s recalled catcher Matt McBride from Triple-A Nashville on Friday prior to their series opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field, while optioning right-hander Zach Neal to Triple-A. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor