Update: The A’s made a series of roster moves including calling up Venditte. Pitcher Brad Mills was designated for assignment. Pitcher Aaron Brooks was optioned to Triple-A Nashville, and pitcher Dan Otero was recalled from Nashville.
CSN Bay Area’s Joe Stiglich reports that the Athletics are expected to recall ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Orioles.
Venditte went on the disabled list on June 12 due to a strained right shoulder. He was activated on August 3, but was optioned to Triple-A. Prior to the injury, he had made four relief appearances at the major league level for the Athletics, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings on a hit and two walks with four strikeouts.
In the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Athletics’ bullpen has been taxed lately, prompting Venditte’s call-up. Starter Brad Mills lasted only five innings on Friday, Aaron Brooks went 1 2/3 innings on Wednesday, and Kendall Graveman went 4 2/3 innings on Tuesday.