Athletics at Arizona Diamondbacks

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Mitch Bratt (0-0, 6.00) gets the ball for Arizona in just his fourth big-league turn, still finding his footing after a rough last outing against the Dodgers where he lasted only 3 innings and walked 3. Across the diamond, Jeffrey Springs (3-9, 6.08) is the one wearing the bigger scars — he's lost 8 straight decisions and is fresh off a 4.1-inning, 6-run flop against Detroit on July 8.

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Arizona's the right side here even at a short price — they've won 4 of 5 and Oakland's rotation is a mess beyond the record. Springs' 8-decision losing streak and league-high homer total make him a live target for a lineup that's clicking. Even without Carroll at full strength, the Diamondbacks have enough depth to get this one.

Arizona's lineup has carried the load while the rotation deals with attrition — Zac Gallen, Corbin Burnes, Ryne Nelson and Michael Soroka are all out, so wins have come from timely hitting more than dominant arms. That formula nearly hit a snag Sunday when Corbin Carroll hyperextended his elbow in the 8-7 walk-off win over St. Louis; he's day-to-day and didn't need imaging, which is a good sign, but his early availability for this one is worth watching.

Jeffrey Springs

(3-11)·6.17 ERA

Jul 8 @ Tigers

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92P

07/20 Lineup

Mitch Bratt

(0-1)·5.23 ERA

Jul 12 @ Dodgers

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58P

07/20 Lineup

Oakland, meanwhile, is a franchise searching for any kind of stability. Nick Kurtz and Zack Gelof are both hurt, Brent Rooker is done for the year after knee surgery, and Luis Severino is still weeks away. Their last five games have been a rollercoaster — an ugly 4-23 blowout loss to Washington immediately followed by a 15-1 win the very next night, which says more about the era of baseball they're playing than any real turnaround.

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Jul 19Lvs Nationals2-5

Jul 19Wvs Nationals15-1

Jul 18Lvs Nationals4-23

Jul 12L@ White Sox1-9

Jul 11L@ White Sox0-1

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Jul 19Wvs Cardinals8-7

Jul 18Wvs Cardinals5-3

Jul 18Lvs Cardinals4-5

Jul 12W@ Dodgers5-3

Jul 12W@ Dodgers9-2

Springs still gets starts because he eats innings — his 18 starts are tied for the most in the majors — but pure volume hasn't stopped the walks and home runs from piling up. He's allowed a league-worst 24 homers, all in the last 14 outings, and by his own admission the free passes have been the issue. Facing a Diamondbacks lineup that's won 4 of its last 5, that's a dangerous combination.

Athletics

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• 10-Day-ILZack Gelof (3B) — Gelof will begin baseball activities once the stitches on his right knee are removed Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.07/18
• 10-Day-ILNick Kurtz (1B) — Kurtz (thumb) is currently participating only in range-of-motion and strengthening exercises, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.07/18
• 15-Day-ILJustin Sterner (RP) — Sterner earned his first save of the season in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Cubs. He tossed a perfect inning while striking out one.07/18
• 60-Day-ILLuis Severino (SP) — Severino's (shoulder) recent MRI showed signs of healing, but manager Mark Kotsay indicated Saturday that the right-hander is several weeks away from a potential return to the rotation, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.07/19
• 60-Day-ILDenzel Clarke (CF) — Manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday that Clarke (hamstring) is nearing a rehab assignment, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.07/19
• 60-Day-ILBrent Rooker (DH) — Rooker will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.07/17
• 60-Day-ILBrooks Kriske (RP) — Kriske (shoulder) began a throwing progression Thursday, MLB.com reports.06/16
• 60-Day-ILGunnar Hoglund (SP) — Hoglund (knee/back) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip Monday.05/20

Arizona Diamondbacks

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• Day-To-DayCorbin Carroll (RF) — Carroll suffered a hyperextended right elbow during Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Cardinals, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.07/20
• 10-Day-ILLourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF) — Gurriel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.07/18
• 10-Day-ILJordan Lawlar (LF) — Manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that Lawlar (hamstring) has been cleared for all baseball activities other than full-speed running, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.07/18
• 10-Day-ILTommy Troy (LF) — Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Troy (shoulder) is expected to remain out for roughly 3-to-4 weeks, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.07/17
• 15-Day-ILMichael Soroka (SP) — Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Soroka (glute) is in line to return from the injured list sometime around early August, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.07/17
• 15-Day-ILZac Gallen (SP) — Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Gallen is awaiting a second opinion on his injured right elbow, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.07/17
• 60-Day-ILA.J. Puk (RP) — Manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that MRI results on Puk's left shoulder revealed that his shoulder capsule hasn't fully healed, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.07/18
• 60-Day-ILRyne Nelson (SP) — Nelson (elbow) will begin a throwing program Saturday or Sunday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.07/18
• 60-Day-ILAndrew Saalfrank (RP) — Saalfrank (shoulder) has begun a throwing program, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.07/18
• 60-Day-ILJustin Martinez (RP) — Martinez (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session soon, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.07/17
• 60-Day-ILCorbin Burnes (SP) — Burnes (elbow) began a throwing program July 10 and felt good following the session, MLB.com reports.07/13
• 60-Day-ILCristian Mena (RP) — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Monday that Mena underwent surgery on his right shoulder and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.06/01
• 60-Day-ILBlake Walston (SP) — Walston (elbow) paused his rehab program earlier in the season, but he was expected to start building back up around the middle of May, MLB.com reports.06/01

Arizona's 51-48 mark still has them in the thick of the NL West race, and every game against a rebuilding club like Oakland is a chance to bank a win before tougher competition rolls back around. First pitch is 6:40 PM MT at Chase Field, and even with Carroll a question mark, the Diamondbacks have enough pieces to keep rolling against a Springs-led rotation that's been running on fumes.