Athletics Recall Zack Gelof, Designate Luis Urías for Assignment

The Oakland Athletics have made significant roster changes involving their infield and pitching staff. They recalled second baseman Zack Gelof from Triple-A Las Vegas, designating Luis Urías for assignment; Urías had struggled offensively with an 83 wRC+ and a .230 batting average in 96 games. Gelof, recovering from earlier injuries, has performed well in Triple-A with a .256 average, 12 home runs, and 31 RBIs, and is expected to share playing time at second base with Darell Hernaiz, who has also shown promise. Additionally, the Athletics recalled pitcher Brady Basso from Triple-A to bolster their bullpen following an injury to Joey Estes, with Basso transitioning to a relief role after returning from a shoulder injury. These moves reflect the Athletics' efforts to improve their roster depth and performance as they manage injuries and player development.