Injuries & Moves: Harris, Ferguson recalled; Díaz DFA'd

Injuries & Moves: Harris, Ferguson recalled; Díaz DFA'd

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July 2: 3B and RHP recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas; INF and LHP designated for assignment
Harris, rated Oakland's No. 9 prospect by MLB Pipeline, returns for his second stint in the big leagues this season. While his first call to the Majors earlier this year was more out of necessity due to injuries and saw him get limited at-bats, A's manager Mark Kotsay indicated that Harris is likely to get everyday playing time at third base this time. The 26-year-old has been on a tear at Triple-A, earning a spot on the MiLB Prospect Team of the Week after going 10-for-23 (.435) with two home runs and five RBIs over the past six games with Las Vegas.

Díaz, who signed a two-year, $14.5 million deal with the A's in December 2022, battled several injuries and struggled through most of his A's tenure, hitting .218 with four homers and 25 RBIs across 121 games in his two seasons with Oakland. Now, going through the waiver process after getting designated for assignment, the A's are hopeful the 33-year-old veteran infielder can land with a contending club.

"You don’t get many players that actually will come in when you’re telling them that they’re going through this process of being put on waivers and DFA’d that they apologize," Kotsay said of Díaz. "In his terms, [he apologized for] lack of performance and the way we rewarded with the confidence of bringing him here and putting him under contract. He’s just a true pro. We’re hopeful that he goes somewhere and can help impact a team."

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

LHP (left shoulder tendinitis)
Expected return: This weekend
Muller is set to make his third rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on July 2 on a pitch count of around 45 pitches. If all goes well, Kotsay indicated there is a strong possibility the left-hander could rejoin the club's bullpen at some point during the its weekend series against the Orioles that begins on July 5. (Last updated: July 2)

RHP (right elbow flexor strain)
Expected return: July
After throwing a bullpen session at Chase Field on June 29 that simulated two innings and included all his pitches, Stripling is set to face hitters during a live BP session on July 3. If all goes well, he is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. (Last updated: July 2)

OF (left wrist strain)
Expected return: July
Ruiz, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 23, is going through a hitting progression and could begin running the bases sometime during the week of July 8. (Last updated: July 2)

3B (strained right hamstring)
Expected return: Late July
The A's are hopeful that Toro could begin running the bases at some point during the week of July 1. He is still expected to be out, at least through the All-Star break. (Last updated: July 2)

RHP (strained left oblique)
Expected return: September
Jiménez’s placement on the IL is retroactive to June 20, though he is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks after MRI results revealed a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. He is currently shut down from all baseball activities. (Last updated: June 23)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP (right foot stress reaction)
Expected return: July
Blackburn will face hitters in live BP on July 3. If all goes well, he is expected to go out on a rehab assignment in the following days after that. (Last updated: July 2)

SS (left ankle sprain)
Expected return: TBD
Hernaiz continues to go through a hitting progression while the A's determine when he can run the bases, which is the final step before sending him on a rehab assignment. (Last updated: July 2)

LHP (left rotator cuff tendinitis)
Expected return: TBD
Wood received a PRP injection during the week of June 10 and remains shut down from throwing, with no timetable to resume. (Last updated: June 28)

LHP (left elbow sprain)
Expected return: June 2025
Waldichuk underwent a successful Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 15. Sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season, the A’s estimate a recovery timeline of 13 months, which puts Waldichuk in line for a potential return to Major League action next June. (Last updated: May 16) More >>

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
After feeling discomfort following his Cactus League outing on March 16 against the Brewers, MRI results revealed a full tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in Gott’s right elbow. He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 3, and will miss the entire 2024 season. (Last updated: April 3)

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