The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday.
Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, hit .237 with eight homers and 30 RBIs in 106 games in his second season with the A's. He was acquired in a trade with Texas in February 2021.
Last-place Oakland also recalled infielder Sheldon Neuse from Triple-A Las Vegas before their game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old Neuse appeared in 70 games with the A's earlier this season, batting .227 with three homers and 21 RBIs. Andrus broke into the majors with Texas in 2009 and spent his first 12 seasons with the Rangers, making two AL All-Star teams. He is a .270 hitter with 87 homers and 703 RBIs in 1,904 career games.Andrus saw his playing time decrease this season as the A's continued to focus on developing their young players, and he expressed his frustration. Rookie Nick Allen, 23, has been given the opportunity to win the shortstop job beyond this season.
"I totally understand it and respect it," manager Mark Kotsay said before Wednesday night's game at Texas."Any time a veteran player who's played every day sees his playing time get cut and the direction of the organization going young, it's a difficult transition.""I do feel it's real that Elvis Andrus is going to be on a playoff team with a chance to go a World Series," Kotsay said.
"I've been a victim of it multiple times in my career," said Vogt, 37."It's an ugly side of our business."© 2022 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Please enter email address to continue
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A’s release veteran shortstop Andrus with playing-time contract incentive loomingAndrus would have had a player option for next year if he had reached 550 plate appearances this season.
Read more »
Andrus homer, Langeliers double help A’s past Rangers 5-1ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shea Langeliers had no plans to give Elvis Andrus a hard time about overshadowing his big moment in front of the home folks.
Read more »
Andrus Homer, Langeliers Double Help A's Past Rangers 5-1Elvis Andrus homered against his former team, Shea Langeliers doubled on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1. Oakland ended a nine-game losing streak. Andrus spent his first 12 seasons with Texas before a trade going into last season. His two-run shot in the seventh inning came in his 31st game against the Rangers. Langeliers grew up watching Andrus play shortstop. He lined Kohei Arihara’s pitch in the second inning down the line in left. The Rangers had a three-game winning streak snapped a day after manager Chris Woodward was fired.
Read more »
A’s call up top prospect Langeliers, release PiscottyThe A’s put Ramón Laureano on the injured list and released Stephen Piscotty, the team announced Tuesday morning.
Read more »
Priscilla Presley remembers Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his deathPriscilla Presley is remembering her late husband Elvis Presley on the 45th anniversary of his death.
Read more »
Priscilla Presley Reveals Which Elvis Scenes Were Difficult WatchFollowing this summer's debut of Elvis, Priscilla Presley reveals which parts of the Baz Luhrmann movie were the hardest for her to relive.
Read more »