Athletics activate OF Joyce from DL
ByReuters
Published 22/06/2018 at 18:58 GMT
The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Matt Joyce from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, the team announced.
Oakland demoted outfielder Jake Smolinski to Triple-A Nashville in a
corresponding move.
corresponding move.
Joyce was placed on the disabled list on June 6 due to a lumbar strain in his
lower back. The move was retroactive to June 3.
lower back. The move was retroactive to June 3.
Joyce, 33, was batting just .196 with seven homers and 13 RBIs in 55 games
prior to the injury.
prior to the injury.
Smolinski, 29, is batting .128 with no homers and two RBIs in 19 games with
Oakland this season.
Oakland this season.
--Field Level Media
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