Tigers' Easton Lucas: Claimed by Tigers, sent to Triple-A
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Lucas was claimed off waivers by the Tigers and optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Lucas was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday and will now join the Tigers organization. The left-hander appeared in three contests with Oakland, surrendering six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six batters over 3.2 innings. He'll look to impress with Toledo and earn a shot with Detroit's major-league roster down the road.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Athletics designated Lucas for assignment Thursday.
Lucas was pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster after Oakland acquired right-hander Brandon Bielak via trade from Houston on Thursday. The former was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this week but had made three appearances for the big club this season, giving up six earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Sent back down
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Lucas was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Lucas has bounced between the majors and Triple-A during May. He's allowed at least one run in each of his three MLB appearances, including a four-run (three earned) outing Monday across 1.1 innings.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Back in big leagues
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The Athletics recalled Lucas from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Lucas has allowed three runs over 2.1 relief innings during his brief time in the majors this season. He's been much more effective this season at Las Vegas, holding a 2.87 ERA and 13:8 K:BB in 15.2 innings. Lucas will provide a left-handed relief option for the Athletics.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Sent down to Triple-A
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The Athletics optioned Lucas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
The move corresponds with the Athletics recalling right-hander Joey Estes from Triple-A Las Vegas. After having his contract selected from Las Vegas on Wednesday, Lucas struggled in his two major-league outings, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 2.1 innings. Lucas has a more respectable 2.87 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 15.2 frames in Triple-A, so a return to the minors could help the southpaw regain some form.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Added to roster
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The Athletics selected Lucas' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Lucas was removed from the 40-man roster over the offseason but earned his way back to Oakland by posting a 2.87 ERA and 13:8 K:BB over 15.2 innings this season with Las Vegas. He will give manager Mark Kotsay some left-handed relief help.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Athletics outrighted Lucas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Lucas remains in the Oakland organization after he was moved off the 40-man roster before clearing waivers. The 27-year-old southpaw reached the majors for the first time in 2023, appearing in six games out of the Oakland bullpen and giving up six earned runs on 10 hits and four walks over 6.2 innings.
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Athletics' Easton Lucas: Traded to Oakland
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The Orioles traded Lucas to the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for Shintaro Fujinami, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Lucas began 2023 with Double-A Bowie and was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk after a hot start. The 26-year-old lefty has since put up a 4.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 12.2 frames in Triple-A. If Lucas is able to hold his own in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he could work his way into the Athletics bullpen this season -- though he would have to be added to the 40-man roster first.
