Andujar is hitting .294 with a .721 OPS and a 109 OPS+ (100 being the average) Andujar is hitting .325 with a .805 OPS and 11 RBI Since the call-up of Nick Kurtz which pushed Tyler Soderstrom moving to left field full-time Andujar has moved into a bench role most days Where Andujar has been the most effective for the A's is with runners in scoring position Andujar is hitting .450 with an OPS of 1.128 and 10 RBI a valuable bat to use off the bench when needed the 30-year-old outfielder will be an unrestricted free agent this winter leaving questions about his future with the team beyond this season The A's have quite a few outfield prospects working their way to the bigs, with Colby Thomas (No. 2) and Denzel Clarke (No. 5) the closest to being "MLB ready" Either of them could be called up at any point as they both have been impressive with Triple-A Las Vegas Thomas has tore it up since his promotion to Las Vegas last June Thomas is hitting .280 with an OPS of .895 The 24-year-old has massive raw power and a good glove in the outfield; the only knock on Thomas is his strikeout and walk rates being below average during his Triple-A tenure this season is his first time in Triple-A because of injuries he has battled Clarke has shown why he is a top-five prospect in the A's system He is hitting .291 with a .923 OPS and eight extra-base hits the most impressive stat about Clarke so far is his walk-to-strikeout ratio he currently has 12 walks and 15 strikeouts on the season Given that both Thomas and Clarke are playing well and are closer than ever before to making their MLB debuts the A's may look to trade Andujar this summer He's a solid bat that can help out a team with true World Series aspirations Andujar has proved with the A's that he can be effective in either a starting or bench role He may be a popular name around the trade deadline if he continues to play like he is right now The question for the A's will be whether the returns they're being offered are worth more than his value to the team the rest of the way The A's offense has been a borderline top-five unit to start this season The A's could look to move Andujar for either a starter or reliever to boost their pitching staff and continue to compete in an AL West that is wide open MATTHEW KALINOWSKIMatt is currently studying Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. 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See our ethics statement The now 17-year-old 6’1” switch-hitting shortstop spent his first professional season in the Dominican Summer League as expected (since he was one of the youngest players in his signing class) where he was 1.7 years younger than league average Contract Status: 2024 International Free Agent Andujar fit right in with a .292/.376/.352 line that included ten extra-base hits and 17 steals in 25 attempts Andujar walked in 9.6% of his plate appearances and struck out in 13.5% of them Andujar committed 14 errors in 45 games at shortstop Here is some video of Andujar before he signed with the Rockies including some looks at him at shortstop and his swing from both sides of the plate: Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs ranked Andujar as a 40+ FV prospect and 19th in the system earlier this month with a plus run grade and a 55 future hit and field tool evaluation: contact-oriented infielder who should be a long-term shortstop fit He only K’d 13.5% of the time last year and slashed .291/.376/.352 The foundation of a good baseball player is here getting 50 or better tool grades on everything except a 40 on power: Andujar is a switch-hitter who has shown some offensive upside from both sides of the plate He finds the barrel consistently with high contact rates rarely strikes out and isn’t afraid of hitting with two strikes there should be more power to come in the future that added strength should allow Andujar to add speed as he matures as well and he’s already aggressive on the basepaths and likes to steal He has all the makings of a solid shortstop with soft hands and an arm that could eventually be plus His defensive tools play up because he has excellent instincts and awareness to go along with a good internal clock As an up-the-middle player who was a seven-figure international signee Andujar is joining a recent tradition of PuRPs but his athleticism provides a good foundation for him as a potential regular so long as he doesn’t end up a Punch-and-Judy hitter We’ll see if the Rockies keep him in the DR next year or if he plays in the ACL — my bet is he returns to the DSL but makes a cameo stateside The potential and performance so far were enough for me to rank Andujar 25th on my list as a 40 FV player amid a number of other interesting shortstop prospects in the system USA; Athletics left fielder Miguel Andujar (22) celebrates with his teammates after the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Miguel Andujar’s recent surge at the plate has captured attention with his ability to deliver in crucial moments His impressive statistics over 98 games—boasting a .294 batting average and an adjusted OPS+ of 109—underscore a career resurgence that has reignited interest in his potential Andujar has emerged as a dependable figure during key moments A closer look at his performance reveals Andujar’s exceptional effectiveness with runners in scoring position he is swinging for a remarkable .450 average and achieving an OPS of 1.128 with 10 RBIs his contributions are providing a significant spark to the team’s offense underscoring his value in pressure-laden scenarios This ability has made him a crucial asset to the manager’s tactical toolkit particularly when the game hangs in the balance Young talents within the organization are nearing their big-league debuts One standout is a dynamic prospect whose performance in Triple-A has been nothing short of impressive he has maintained a .280 average with an OPS of .895 blasting 22 home runs and accumulating 67 RBIs His raw power and defensive skills suggest a bright future even as his strikeout and walk ratios invite further refinement has showcased his ability in his limited 17 Triple-A appearances sporting a .291 average and a .923 OPS along with a promising walk-to-strikeout ratio Their rapid ascent introduces a competitive challenge to Andujar’s role hinting at potential roster shifts in the near future Trade Speculation and Strategic Calculations With Andujar set to become an unrestricted free agent this winter discussions about his future have intensified His consistent performance has made him an enticing option for teams with championship aspirations His effectiveness as both a starting player and a reliable bench bat positions him as a valuable trade asset—a potential target for teams looking to bolster their lineups during the trade window the organization faces a strategic crossroads known for a potent offense but marked by pitching inconsistencies could leverage his value in exchange for a starter or key reliever; a move that might help fortify their pitching staff in a fiercely competitive division Andujar’s journey encapsulates a blend of individual excellence and the broader dynamics of talent development within a professional sports system His impressive display in high-pressure situations not only highlights his resilience and versatility but also sets the stage for intriguing strategic decisions As the competitive landscape shifts and promising young talents continue to mature the choices made now will have lasting implications for both his career and the team’s future ambitions The unfolding narrative invites reflection on the balance between immediate performance and long-term organizational planning a testament to the multifaceted nature of modern professional sports A Promising Turn in Dodgers’ Journey In a dramatic twist that underscores the unpredictable nature of baseball a fresh talent is set to step into the limelight A Game Held Hostage by Nature An unexpected bout of severe weather has draped the farewell festivities of a ballgame in uncertainty A triumphant return to the mound often captures the spirit of resilience and this season’s Mariners have a story of determination unfolding A Surge That Captivates Tim Elko’s exceptional performance has stirred excitement within the organization igniting conversations about his future at the highest level A Milestone in the Making In a season brimming with promise and electrifying performances a celebrated figure on the diamond is inching closer to rewriting baseball lore © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Channelsreels-446809Reelsarrow-expand-446810Miguel Andujar on the Athletics' recent successAthletics @ RangersMay 1 2025 | 00:00:48add-reel-446811Reelsshare-square-2-446812ShareMiguel Andujar discusses his mindset with runners in scoring position and what has contributed to the Athletics' recent success Andujar is starting at third base and batting fifth in Thursday's game versus the Rangers It's the first start at third base at the major-league level for Andujar since 2021 and the first start at the hot corner at any level since 2022 While it seems unlikely that the Athletics will use Andujar at third base regularly it gives him a potential path to playing time following Tyler Soderstrom's move to left field Channelsreels-450781Reelsarrow-expand-450782Miguel Andujar's RBI groundoutWhite Sox @ AthleticsApril 26 2025 | 00:00:16add-reel-450783Reelsshare-square-2-450784ShareBrent Rooker scores on Miguel Andujar's RBI groundout to put the Athletics on the board in the bottom of the 4th Channelsreels-452701Reelsarrow-expand-452702Miguel Andujar's RBI doubleAthletics @ BrewersApril 19 2025 | 00:00:29add-reel-452703Reelsshare-square-2-452704ShareMiguel Andujar ties the game up in the top of the 5th inning with an RBI double to left field Channelsreels-446168Reelsarrow-expand-446169Randy Vásquez fans Miguel Andujar in the 4thPadres @ AthleticsApril 9 2025 | 00:00:06add-reel-446170Reelsshare-square-2-446171ShareRandy Vásquez strikes out Miguel Andujar to end the bottom of the 4th Andujar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a productive start to the season with a .795 OPS through 19 games, but he may still end up being the odd man out of the lineup with prospect Nick Kurtz being called up Wednesday for his MLB debut. Kurtz is expected to play every day between first base and designated hitter, which will result in Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker seeing more action in left field, with Soderstrom receiving the start Wednesday. © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. www.youtube.com • NBC Sports Bay Area & California We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Andujar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers The two squads combined for eight homers on the night and Andujar got the barrage started by lofting a Patrick Corbin slider over the fence in left field in the second inning Andujar's had a tremendous start to the season but that may not be enough to hang onto an everyday job once top prospect Nick Kurtz makes his debut as Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom will both see action in left field to accommodate the rookie Channelsreels-452809Reelsarrow-expand-452810A's score on Miguel Andujar's double, errorAthletics @ RockiesApril 4 2025 | 00:00:31add-reel-452811Reelsshare-square-2-452812ShareTyler Soderstrom scores on a throwing error by Ezequiel Tovar after Miguel Andujar hits a double to left to give the Athletics a 3-2 lead in the 6th Austin Adams and Dany Jiménez all due for salary bumps The A's essentially non-tendered Jiménez and Adams, then came to terms on a $2.7 million contract for 2025 with Seth Brown. Earlier this week, the A's signed DH/OF Brent Rooker to an extension The deal has five guaranteed years at $60 million On Thursday, the A's came to terms with Andujar, avoiding arbitration, on a one-year deal worth $3 million, as was first reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. MLB Trade Rumors had projected him for $2.8 million earlier this offseason This will be his final season under team control as he'll be able to test free agency following the 2025 campaign With all of the A's contracts now settled, and the rest of the roster still pre-arb, the payroll projection for the club over at Roster Resource sits at roughly $97 million, still shy of the projected $105 threshold the club needs to reach to avoid a grievance being filed by the MLBPA Andujar and Brown figure to be part of a platoon in left field Andujar missed some time to begin and end the 2024 season but in between he played in 75 games and hit .285 with a .320 OBP Brown was optioned to Triple-A during the season but got into 124 games and hit .231 with a .283 OBP and 14 home runs He was equally productive against both righties and lefties over the course of the full season but was a much better hitter in the second half posting a 107 wRC+ while hitting .263 with a .304 on-base USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Brown (15) reacts after hitting a walk-off single against the Detroit Tigers during the thirteenth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesAndujar posted solid numbers overall but was much better against left-handers (Brown is also a lefty) so that is where the platoon option makes sense saw his walk rate jump up from 3.1% to 8.2% and he posted a 192 wRC+ in the small sample size Only Aaron Judge posted a higher wRC+ last season overall so Andujar was a legit masher with a lefty on the mound It also doesn't hurt that his strikeout rate dipped below ten percent they could form a pretty solid player in the aggregate especially if Andujar continues to produce like he did in 2024 Andujar showcased a terrific arm in left on a number of occasions but the advanced metrics weren't big fans of his range in the field That ranked among the worst left fielders in the game and Jesse Winker (-9) finishing with worse scores Given that Andujar played in just 75 games The A's are likely to make another move or two before Opening Day the roster is fairly set ahead of the 2025 season JASON BURKEJason has been covering the A’s at various sites for over a decade, and was the original host of the Locked on A’s podcast. He also covers the Stanford Cardinal as they attempt to rebuild numerous programs to prominence. Cross off one more thing on the offseason to-do list Yesterday was the final day for players and their teams to come to terms on arbitration salaries for the coming 2025 season While many teams are file-and-trial (which means once they exchange figures and the deadline passes they go all the way through the arbitration process) They’re ready to get deals done before going before a panel For the Athletics they had a grand total of three players eligible for arbitration this offseason: first baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar, first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown, and Designated Hitter Brent Rooker. The club already sorted Rooker out with his 5-year extension just a few days ago, and they took care of Brownie’s deal all the way back in November locking in the lefty batter at $2.7MM for what could be his final season in the Green & Gold So going into yesterday the club only had to deal with Andujar’s contract situation The team finally came to terms with Andujar on the last day to do so locking him in at $3MM for the coming season: Miguel Andujar and the Athletics have settled on a $3 million deal for 2025 The right-handed Andujar figures to be in the left field and first base mix as things stand today The right-handed batter was once a former top prospect with the New York Yankees and looked like a budding star for them in his first full season back in 2018 Unfortunately injuries have completely derailed his career for the past few seasons playing in a grand total of 144 major league games between 2019 and 2023 The Athletics took a chance on him and signed him last season and brought him aboard as a buy-low right-handed hitting option for the outfield and first base He was on fire during spring training but suffered an injury and missed much of the first two months of the season When he returned he was a quality right-handed bat for the A’s but especially thrived against left-handed pitching slashing .411/.459/.536 though that was in a small-ish sample of 54 plate appearances He did miss the final portion of the year with another injury but we finally saw some extended quality hitting from Andujar after years of being irrelevant Overall for the year he hit .285/.320/.377 with four home runs and three stolen bases in 319 at-bats The plan as of now is to have Andujar split time in left field with Seth Brown based on the handedness of the pitcher but you can definitely expect to see him at first base plenty in the coming season The team has the left-handed Tyler Soderstrom set to man the long side of the platoon at first base but he may sit in favor of the right-handed Andujar on days there is a tough lefty on the mound There aren’t any other right-handed first basemen on the roster that are better platoon candidates than Andujar (unless you consider Gio Urshela a candidate to take first basemen reps) If health permits then Andujar should get plenty of at-bats in the Athletics’ first season in Sacramento Hopefully he can tap into that potential and be another big right-handed bat for the club the group of arbitration eligible players will be deeper and more expensive Besides Brown all of those players will be getting their first significant raises as major leaguers so expect a bit more drama next year as the club continues trying to build its core And thoughts are with all of you down in Los Angeles right now The A’s have scheduled a press conference with Brent Rooker for this afternoon at 3 p.m. that will be streamed live. https://t.co/duUBDleL1x General Manager on the recently-extended Rooker: "He's established himself both on and off the field -- is really the leader of this team .. Brent's impact on the clubhouse was apparent immediately when he got here." - A's GM David Forst earlier today at Rooker's press conference I hope this communicates that this organization is a very desirable place to play for a lot of reasons mainly the group of people involved on a day-to-day basis Ready to see the Face of the Franchise continue making his mark in Year 3: Ready for Rook pic.twitter.com/1IIqhDthjm WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Judge Michael T Vough continued the Hazleton homicide trial of Frangel Garcia Andujar due to a recently launched investigation of alleged intimidation of witnesses During an emergency motion’s hearing Monday McMonagle requested Andujar’s trial be postponed as translation of approximately 140 jailhouse phone calls need to be reviewed McMonagle said there is a strong belief Andujar called witnesses in the case and had his girlfriend contact witnesses Several phone calls Andujar made from the county correctional facility have been translated from Spanish to English but McMonagle said there are many more calls that need to be transcribed McMonagle said MAGLOCLEN (Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network) is assisting in the translation of Andujar’s phone calls “We have been prepared for trial and oppose any continuance,” Kansky said Vough granted McMonagle’s request to continue Andujar’s trial until June McMonagle said there remains the possibility Andujar and others may be charged with intimidation of witnesses depending on a review of Andujar’s recorded phone calls Hazleton police and county detectives charged Andujar with fatally shooting Stanley Jimson and injuring four others during a party at a house on South Wyoming Street on March 6 The case has involved contentious court proceedings including Andujar’s preliminary hearing held in May 2022 when two people were ejected from the courtroom a witness calling an attorney “stupid,” a perceived threat toward a witness and another witness allegedly displaying gang signs from the witness stand Andujar remains jailed without bail on charges of criminal homicide criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide eight counts of aggravated assault and four counts of reckless endangerment As Andujar’s trial was continued at the request of prosecutors Kansky and Scanlon have the option to file a motion to dismiss the entire homicide case under Pennsylvania’s speedy trial rule From astonishing rookie season to journeyman this third-base prospect was an example of holding on for too long The problem with the post-Dynasty Era Yankees prospects was not so much talent acquisition The farm system generated quite enough oomph in 2016 to sustain the team to four ALCS appearances and a pennant but obviously that wasn’t enough to punch the final ticket there is a juncture point with each and every single player Unless they are signed to a lifetime contract you can make micro-decisions at every time; a decision to extend We can confidently say that with respect to Miguel Andújar the issue was clearly decision-making more than the lost potential from the player himself How They Left: Designated for assignment; claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates Career MLB Statistics [to date]: 8 seasons Andújar was signed as an international free agent in 2011 out of the Dominican Republic for $750,000, ranked by MLB Pipeline’s 18th best international amateur during that cycle He studiously began marching up the minor league ranks putting together full seasons for Low-A Charleston in 2014 and High-A Tampa in 2015 before splitting the season between High-A and Double-A in 2016 It was definitely odd; the Yankees were not traditionally known to hand positions to prospects hit to a .297/.328/.527 slash line with 2.9 rWAR and set a Yankees rookie record for doubles with 47 It was legitimately one of the best seasons by a young hitter in Yankees history and the 23-year-old finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting to Shohei Ohtani This would be the first and last time they will be mentioned together in the same sentence It was, frankly, a wonderful season despite the cringe-worthy defensive metrics. I (Yes, I) wrote in the Baseball Prospectus Annual for the following season that “Older fans will probably see the player they wished was around more often in today’s game—gap power Other analytically-inclined fans wince at the statuesque range at third.. It’s difficult to succeed as one-half of a ballplayer but that’s often more of a rookie ballplayer than other teams can claim.” It was a telling comment in the sense that the Yankees should have recognized they indeed had half of a player to deal. On December 11th, it was reported that the Yankees did have interest in moving Andújar It felt like rumors consistently swirled about players like him and Clint Frazier but at a time when the organization was just getting off their feet development-wise Andújar was mostly bumped to the outfield and appeared in just 21 games in the COVID-shortened season he was designated for assignment and claimed by the Pirates three days later short bursts of above-average offensive performance but overall replacement level He would play just 30 games for Pittsburgh in 2023 and was claimed off of waivers by Oakland in November He logged about a half-season in 2024 at 74 games putting together an oddly career-average offensive year at 103 OPS+ Projections think he’ll be similar in 2025 to 2024 and while his career is certainly not over we can confidently close the book on Andújar The Yankee Baseball Reference “The Yankees make the most of international signings.” Pinstripe Alley “The fall of Miguel Andújar.” Pinstripe Alley “Miguel Andújar,” in Baseball Prospectus Annual “Miguel Andújar requests trade from Yankees after being sent back to minors Greg BirdFull List (to date) CINCINNATI -- Oakland Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar will have season-ending surgery "He was a big contributor and a big part of this club's success over the past few months We'll definitely look forward to having him back next year." Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with what was described as a core muscle injury and infielder Nick Allen was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas "Miguel's been playing with this issue for a few weeks," Kotsay said "It's a credit to Miguel and testament to the character of the young man to continue to play It just got to a point where it was uncomfortable sleeping and impacting his daily life as well." This is Andujar's second stint on the IL after beginning the season there following right knee surgery Andujar batted .285 with four home runs and 30 RBIs He ranks third among major league outfielders with 10 assists The 25-year-old Allen batted .171 with one home run and three RBIs in 28 games before being optioned to Triple-A on May 3 seven homers and 51 RBI in 81 games for Las Vegas This work, Staff in the Spotlight – Machinist’s Mate Second Class Jennifer Andujar, by Marc Lindsay, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Channelsreels-444843Reelsarrow-expand-444844Miguel Andujar's RBI singleMets @ AthleticsApril 11 2025 | 00:00:15add-reel-444845Reelsshare-square-2-444846ShareMiguel Andujar hits an RBI single to right field to cut the A's deficit to 2-1 in the 2nd Channelsreels-440861Reelsarrow-expand-440862Miguel Andujar's two-run homer (1)Mets @ AthleticsApril 11 2025 | 00:00:25add-reel-440863Reelsshare-square-2-440864ShareMiguel Andujar hits a two-run home run to left field to cut the A's deficit to 6-4 in the bottom of the 6th inning it’s that I have things to say about them — focus on 3 players in the A’s organization was at risk of being out of the organization was he was DFA at age 23 just a couple years after being considered one of the A’s brightest hitting prospects there is a misperception among fans that when a player is designated for assignment it means the team doesn’t want them anymore It is actually not uncommon for a player who is DFA to survive the 10-day purgatory period without being traded and then to clear waivers and stay with their current organization Diaz was always likely to clear waivers because not only would he require a big league roster spot As a “bat first” player who wasn’t hitting at the time Diaz was unlikely to draw interest as a big league DH or bench player you would never use as a defensive replacement or pinch runner So the A’s took a calculated gamble that they would keep Diaz and it paid off And since the DFA gave Diaz a second chance with the same team Diaz has hit in all 8 games going 15 for 31 with 2 doubles and 2 HRs Suddenly his season stats are actually decent (.271/.336/.426) but more importantly since returning to the place he never left but as a rebuttal I submit the following exhibit: Liam Hendriks It’s easy to forget that when the A’s acquired Hendriks he was an ok reliever but nothing special: good stuff but strangely hittable with very inconsistent results For most of his time with the A’s Hendriks was anything but dominant Hendriks became so fungible that in June of 2018 the A’s DFA’d him — and in doing so Hendriks cites the DFA as being the ultimate “wake up call,” not just a prime motivator but also proof that he needed to change and adjust rather than just throwing the ball as hard as he could and hoping for good results Hendriks blossomed in his return to Oakland posting ERAs of 1.78 and 1.80 in 2019 and 2020 serving as a lock down closer and earning a 3-year contract with the White Sox in free agency to serve as their closer (Hendriks was again brilliant in 2021 and 2022 but has since been slowed down by non-Hodgkins lymphoma and a subsequent arm injury.) such as was the case when Oakland removed Freddy Tarnok from the 40 man roster only to have him be swooped up by the Phillies But it can also serve as a crucial wake up call and motivator for a player stuck in old habits and mindsets in need of a reminder that there are plenty of prospects behind them waiting to take their spot if they stall or refuse to adjust It will be interesting to see what Diaz does in larger than an 8 game sample but at least for a week the A’s are looking mighty shrewd for issuing a needed wake up call to Diaz and then keeping him around to (And he needs to learn how to play defense somewhere.) Estes is being compared to Tim Hudson for his “bulldog mentality,” and that’s high praise indeed Estes is generally regarded as being more of a “back end SP” who could be a valuable #4 SP but that is quite different from Huddy’s rise to win 222 career games at the front end of playoff caliber teams Estes actually throws harder (averaging 93.1 MPH where Huddy sat at 90.4 MPH over his career) boasted a 58% ground ball rate in his career In his 7 big league starts Estes’ ground ball rate is a rather stunningly low 20.9% A lot of fly balls means more HRs and fewer DPs and generally more extra base hits among the hits allowed Estes shares many qualities with fellow SP J.P Both throw fastballs that are solid but not spectacular both believe in their fastball and can ride it effectively up in the zone both have good secondary pitches they can mix in both attack the strike zone and limit walks and both inherently struggle to keep the ball in the park due to their fly ball tendencies Where the two may be diverging is that this season Down are the ERA (3.93 compared to 4.54) and the HRs (0.98 per 9 IP compared to last year’s frightening 1.78) I would put it out there that for Estes to take the next step forward he needs to be able to coax at least a few ground balls and not rely on keeping fly ball after fly ball in the park or to reduce a power hitter to how hard they can hit it on the infield is a necessary skill to have in your back pocket We will see if the A’s work with Estes to mix in a 2-seam sinker and if so whether the 22 year old takes to it has the right mindset — but so long as his GB% sits at around 20% he isn’t going to move beyond “solid #4 SP” material basically an automatic hit most likely smoked somewhere The answer to this trick question is: both Because the two stretches have something unsettling in common and that is: 0 walks Andujar has now taken 50 plate appearances without drawing a single walk So for a while Andujar was getting some good pitches to hit and he wasn’t missing them Lately he is getting a lot of chase pitches to hit and he isn’t taking or hitting them He has shown that he can mash strikes hard and far He has also shown that if offered only junk he will still swing but will more often strike out (as he has done 4 times in those last 20 PAs) or make weak contact I have been encouraged by Andujar’s very passable play in LF nothing spectacular but good enough to secure a lineup spot for him if he is hitting the league has quickly figured out an easy way to get him out: don’t give him anything to hit and let him get himself out It’s one thing not to walk a lot and “a whole nother thing” not to walk Let’s see what the next 50 PAs bring — whether Andujar insists that pitchers come into the strike zone to get him out or whether he continues to oblige by bailing out pitchers who would prefer not to challenge him in the heart of the zone Funky Cold Medina today at 1:07pm with the A’s trying to snap a 4-series losing streak Jaison Andujar is following in the footsteps of his famous father but he’s also carving out his own path and personality The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ 24-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic fields a lot of questions — especially locally — from fans who remember his dad Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers “Jaison is his own person,” said Horseshoes manager Brad Gyorkos who also coaches Andujar at Culver-Stockton College We treat Jaison like Jaison Andujar and we love Jaison for who he is It’s a cool thing that his dad did some really good stuff More: Power reset: How Horseshoes' first baseman Tyler Butina found his stroke again More: SHG grad Malik Turner re-joins San Francisco 49ers This is Andujar’s third season in the Prospect League also with Gyorkos playing for the Quincy Gems saw Andujar in limited time batting .224 and .302 he’s raised his batting average to .335 (55-for-164) with eight doubles I want to be one of the best players in the Prospect League,” Andujar said I never like to settle; I always like to go for more it’s never just enough: you can always do more.”  Gyorkos said as Andujar has grown more comfortable in his surroundings “He started leaving the yard more often,” Gyorkos said he’s stealing more bases – I’m not going to call him fast Gyorkos and Andujar then erupted in laughter if I’m able to steal 25 bases in the summer then I have a green light in the spring and I can just run without him telling me,” Andujar said Lessons from his father Joaquin Andujar was a four-time MLB All-Star in 13 seasons with St Houston and Oakland and had a career record of 127-118 with a 3.58 ERA he went 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA and threw seven innings in Game 7 to clinch the Cardinals’ ninth championship Jaison Andujar spent much of his early life in the Dominican Republic but moved to Long Island when he was 12. He returned to the Dominican Republic in 2015 to spend more time with his father. Three months later, his dad died after battling diabetes he went back to New York to live with his mother Andujar was accustomed to living with celebrity baseball players where everybody pretty much knows (Joaquin Andujar),” he said “Everybody reminds me about him all the time when they see my last name “I also surrounded myself with a lot of professional players like Pedro Martinez and Robinson Cano: we all come from the same town (San Pedro de Macorís) I got to spend a lot of time and learn a lot from them.” won a World Series title with the Boston Red Sox (2004) and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 “I have pictures of him holding me when I was little I always try to imitate him and everything who has a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine and is pursuing a master’s in business said his dad’s biggest point of emphasis for his children was education “My education was really important (to his dad),” Andujar said they only play baseball; they don’t usually go to school me going to school was the most important thing they didn’t go to school; it was just baseball I had to put education first and then baseball.”  Professional ball is Andujar’s preferred path Gyorkos said he’s seen qualities that will make Andujar succeed in that path “I think he has the leadership qualities that it takes,” Gyorkos said “Sometimes it’s hard to stand up to people that are your friends or colleagues and he’s good at stuff like that he’s going to have to dip his toes into infield play But I do think he’d be well-suited for it.” Contact Ryan Mahan: 788-1546, ryan.mahan@sj-r.com MLB Trade Rumors By | August 28 Oakland brought in Andujar via waivers from the Pirates last offseason They agreed to a $1.7MM salary to avoid arbitration A meniscus repair cost him the first six weeks of the regular season Andujar returned in late May and went on to have an alright season He played in 70 games and hit .285/.320/.377 That’s essentially league average offensive production His 319 plate appearances represented his highest total since his 2018 rookie campaign when he popped 27 homers as the Yankees’ everyday third baseman to earn a runner-up finish in Rookie of the Year voting The righty-hitting Andujar had huge platoon splits He mashed left-handed pitching at a .411/.459/.536 clip in 61 trips His .256/.287/.341 showing versus righties was far less impressive Andujar certainly won’t maintain that kind of production against southpaws over a big sample yet he kept his strikeout rate to a meager 9.8% clip in those situations That could be enough to get him another shot as a short side platoon bat going into next season and he’s going through the process for the first time there’s ample payroll flexibility to retain Andujar if they feel he has any untapped upside at the plate Oakland Athletics Haven’t heard anything about the new “stadium” or the “move” in a while At least he’s doing better than that other player The Tropicana gets knocked down next month A’s will play in Sacramento and hopefully will be rid of the Lets go Oakland roaches The Teopicana gets knocked down in October This is probably the end for him on the A’s because Seth Brown will probably man LF in 2025 with Soderstrom taking his 1B spot back Andujar did provide some nice assists with his arm but the lack of power is now explained with his core injury Andujar could be back next season as he is still arb-eligable even if he’s non-tendered there’s always a minor league deal I do wonder if the A’s will continue to play roster musical chairs as they try to endear themselves to the Sacramento fan base while also trying to help Sacramento prove it is MLB franchise worthy It’s a fact that the A’s will be stacked when they go to Las Vegas but I could see them make the playoffs in Sacramento a triple A park would not be suitable for a playoff game Hope that the coliseum would be willing to house them for the playoffs Are there any NFL stadiums in California that can fold into a diamond (Baseball at sofi stadium would be awesome ngl) It is not a fact the A’s will be stacked when they go to Vegas That would take a certain cheapskate billionaire to spend some of his inherited money and he’d have to find players willing to play for a lame organization Their hitting should improve in Sacramento Haven’t followed him this year but if he’s been playing with a core injury that required surgery Those stats against lefties even if unsustainable He’s close to an average corner OF’er Got plenty of arm but struggles with range most likely attributable to his reads and footwork Great to see him continue his career as a corner utility player but he still doesn’t have the power to be a everyday option I expect him to be non-tendered but would not be surprised if he gets a 1 yr/$2 mill deal somewhere He’s really not worth going to arbitration with Could be another (albeit defensively worse) Rob Refsnyder for some team off the bench: a guy who absolutely kills lefties If Seth Brown is the best the A’s can do for left field next season At what point do the A’s attempt to put a competitive team on the field After they finally come to terms with their failed “move” from Oak-town and own up to reality of being in Oak-town long term Even if they “move” to Las Vegas because every team that has moved to a new city has failed Orioles,… You would think they would have learned by now en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles_(1901%E2%8… It’s understandable because for the longest period it was accepted that the Baltimore team moved to NY and became the Yankees it became clear that they had no direct connection to the Baltimore orioles franchise there is still some disagreement and I do leave open the slight chance there may have been a link between the two teams The answer lies in a landfill somewhere in NY All the early records on the formation of the Yankees were in something like a safe that was accidentally thrown out when they refurbished Yankee Stadium in the mid-70s and it would be an actual treasure fortune to whomever could find it Poor guy can’t catch a break since his almost rookie of the year season get well and we hope to see you back for a winning season for the A’s next year Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register The A’s announced some roster moves and pitching plans yesterday evening just a couple hours before game time First and foremost was the season-ending injury to one of Oakland’s better hitters Miguel Andujar is out for the season with a core muscle injury Not a great way to end his season after starting the year on the shelf Andujar will end the 2024 campaign having played in 75 games donning the Green & Gold He slashed .285/.320/.377 with four home runs and three stolen bases good for a just ever so slightly above league average 102 OPS+ putting up huge platoon splits and offering above-average production against left-handed pitching He also almost exclusively played left field for the club though no one confused him with Eric Byrnes in the outfield The injuries held Andujar back yet again this year but he was a productive bat for the club when he was on the field It didn’t cost much for the A’s to bring him on board and it shouldn’t cost much next season either He’s about to be 30 years old and didn’t provide much power but he’s also under team control for one more year and the club has money to spend I’d expect them to bring him back for Round 2 next year Manager Mark Kotsay gave some brief remarks on Andujar after the news was announced: "We are going to miss him."Mark Kotsay reflects on Miguel Andújar's season-ending core muscle injury pic.twitter.com/SUZnLULrR9 That roster subtraction of course required a corresponding addition to the active roster And I feel I can say to everyone’s surprise former starting shortstop Nick Allen was the one who got the call to return to the big leagues: We have made the following roster moves. pic.twitter.com/GOGXKTMmSe The last time we saw Nick Allen with the big league club was all the way back on May 1st his final game before getting demoted to Triple-A At the time of his demotion he was slashing a paltry .171/.227/.243 with one home run and no stolen bases Now of course it came with the great defense at shortstop but even those numbers were too much for the club to stomach They made the move and Allen has been in the minors the rest of the season Since his demotion though he’s looked like a completely different hitter hitting .345/.431/.497 with seven bombs in 81 games Now granted he’s playing in a bandbox of a home ballpark and league as a whole but those would be MVP level numbers if Allen could translate that to the big leagues Yet after three years he’s yet to be able to do that and with fellow young shortstop Jacob Wilson now in the fold and Darell Hernaiz likely ahead of him on the depth chart these may be the last days we see Nicky Knocks in the Green & Gold Maybe Allen has finally figured it out this time He’ll need to make the most of what is likely to be limited opportunities in September we now know who will be taking the ball for the Athletics today in the series finale with a sweep within our grasp: Ginn is scheduled to make his first Major League start tomorrow for the A’s This comes after just a pair of relief appearances for the A’s since his call up In those two appearances Ginn has gone more than one inning looking electric in his first outing and a bit less so in his second the final remaining piece of the Chris Bassitt trade started the year out in Double-A before getting promoted to Triple-A after about a month He’s been a starter all season long so this assignment shouldn’t be too foreign for him but your first start is your first start There shouldn’t be a low pitch count for him today but he may get the quick hook if things look like they’re going off the rails as you may have noticed in the press release the club also announced that infielder Abraham Toro cleared waivers and will now head to Triple-A where the 27-year old is likely to spend the rest of the baseball season It’s a disappointing end for an A’s tenure that started out so well He’ll likely find a new home over the offseason somewhere that can offer him a clearer path to playing time and at bats Newest prospect making a big first impression: TRISTAN GRAY In his A’s organization debut he clears the bases in a big way #AviatorsLV pic.twitter.com/o6cqkoIZPB The last piece of the Matt Chapman trade remaining with the A’s: After leading the A's minor league system with 130 2/3 innings pitched for Midland & Las Vegas this season it looks like RHP Gunnar Hoglund is being shut down Hopefully the overthinking was the main problem all along: Had a couple of conversations with Seth Brown since he returned from Triple-A He admitted getting caught up in the numbers -- been very impressive at the plate since taking that step back Osvaldo Bido with the sixth-lowest August ERA in A’s history Embed on your websiteClose×Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your site<iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/news/2025/01/09/healey-emergency-shelters-revere-crime-federal-probe"></iframe> In federal court Wednesday, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, 28, waived his right to an immediate detention hearing and remains in federal custody. Andujar Sanchez was arrested at the Quality Inn in Revere last month and faces state charges of possessing an assault rifle and $1 million worth of fentanyl on Wednesday said federal prosecutors became involved because of the seriousness of the case "If the migrant crisis creates a public safety risk we're going to hopefully be part of the solution in keeping the community safe," said Levy, who is stepping down next week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office Andujar Sanchez's attorney said he was retained by his client's family in Massachusetts and plans to fight the charges Prosecutors said Andujar Sanchez is a Dominican national who entered the country illegally and was staying with a woman at the Revere shelter The unidentified woman called Revere police to report the gun and drugs in the hotel room Healey told reporters she is "glad" federal prosecutors are involved and that her administration has "zero tolerance" for criminal activity The Revere arrest prompted Healey to order inspections of all shelter facilities and a review of their intake procedures Healey said her administration is working to keep shelters safe Details of how those inspections will be conducted have not been released "I will do everything I can to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in shelter and that's exactly why I ordered the inspections and why we took swift action to remove that individual from the Revere hotel and we'll continue to operate that way going forward," Healey said But state data show that criminal activity has been widely reported at state shelters which have housed a wave of migrant families over the past three years Healey said as many as 50,000 migrants have come to the state during that time and most people are not involved in crime "The vast majority of folks are complying with rules The Massachusetts Republican Party has released the state data showing hundreds of serious incidents have been reported at state emergency shelters since 2022 The heavily redacted data describe reports of domestic violence said the state should have had better oversight of a program estimated to cost almost $1 billion this fiscal year "This has been a taxpayer funded humanitarian crisis that's been happening under everyone's noses," Trupiano said "Great the governor has decided now she's going to take action because this is public Republicans are seeking to amend the state's "right to shelter" law which promises housing to families with children Trupiano said the GOP wants the law changed to require six months of Massachusetts residency to be eligible for family housing then transferred him to the 60-day IL a few days later to clear up a spot on the 40-man roster the A's provided a medical update on the 29-year-old "Outfielder Miguel Andujar underwent successful core muscle surgery today with Dr William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia He will return to Oakland to begin rehabilitation prior to the offseason." After missing the first two months of the season and ultimately made it into 75 games with the A's in 2024 That is the most games he's racked up in a season since his breakout year in 2018 with the New York Yankees when he played in 149 contests His previous high game count in the big leagues was 45 back in 2021 Andujar hit .285 with a .320 OBP and four homers He finished the year with a 102 wRC+ (100 is league average) and provided the A's lineup with a solid veteran bat The question heading into this offseason is whether his roster spot will be waiting for him when 2025 rolls around Centerfielder JJ Bleday has been having a breakout year and just set the franchise record for doubles in a season (39) by a centerfielder on Tuesday night in Houston Lawrence Butler has had a pretty solid breakout of his own in the second half batting .328 with a .368 OBP and a 181 wRC+ good for the sixth-best bat in baseball since the break Brent Rooker is entrenched as the team's DH which really limits Andujar to seeing action in left field and potentially even Ryan Noda in the mix for playing time in the outfield in 2025 It's likely that the A's part with a couple of those options either via trade or DFA Andujar has proven to be a solid bat with great contact skills and playing in Sacramento there is a chance that his power production could also go up making him an even bigger headache for opposing pitchers There will be some tough decisions that need to be made when it comes to roster construction and this could be one of them if the team feels they could target a slight upgrade 'He's just a hitter': Andujar stays hot with 3-hit nightJune 20th OAKLAND -- Expectations were sky-high for this season based on his impressive Spring Training before a knee injury sidelined him for two months he has somehow managed to exceed those high hopes The torrid delayed start to Andujar’s season continued in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over the Royals at the Coliseum which notched the A’s back-to-back victories for the first time since a six-game winning streak from April 28-May 4 The left fielder went 3-for-5 with an RBI and is now batting .330 (30-for-91) Andujar’s three singles on the night marked his 10th multihit game Those 10 multihit performances are the most by a player through his first 22 games with the A’s since Starling Marte who electrified the club as a 2021 midseason acquisition with 11 multihit efforts through his first 22 games This is the talented hitter most projected Andujar to develop into after a breakout 2018 campaign with the Yankees as a third baseman that saw him finish runner-up to Shohei Ohtani in AL Rookie of the Year voting bouts with injuries prevented him from getting enough playing time to even get a chance to replicate that level of success Claimed off waivers from the Pirates last November Andujar looked forward to joining a rebuilding A’s club where opportunity figured to be abundant the 29-year-old is capitalizing on his chance “He’s taken advantage,” manager Mark Kotsay said of Andujar had he not had the significant injuries that he’s gone through in his career we’ll have the remainder of this season watching him do some special things.” Andujar’s penchant for putting the ball in play stands out He’s struck out just 12 times in 94 plate appearances He registered the two hardest-hit balls of any player on Wednesday including a scorching 110.3 mph single off Royals starter Cole Ragans in the first inning “You don’t see these types of hitters that often currently in the game that really have bat-to-ball skills along with the ability to hit it with some force and exit velo We talked about the impact he could have once we got him back He’s a real positive to the middle of the order.” and more from the A's and MLB delivered right to your inbox One aspect of Andujar’s game that the A’s were previously unaware of showed up in the fourth while he was playing defense On a ball hit by Salvador Perez that sailed over his head Andujar strategically played the bounce off the left-field wall Perez dug for second base and was thrown out by Andujar where Zack Gelof applied the tag for the first out of the inning and Miguel came to him and said he wanted to do some throwing,” Kotsay said “Bobby came back to me and said he’s got a really accurate arm there’s some comfortability and less thought process I think that impacts his offense as well.” Andujar’s hot bat helped Oakland overcome a tall task in Ragans who in his two previous starts against the A’s shut them down across 13 scoreless innings with just four hits and two walks allowed with 18 strikeouts the A’s pushed across two early runs against the left-hander on a pair of RBI singles by Andujar and Brent Rooker in the third which was enough support on a night that saw starter Luis Medina and the A’s bullpen keep Kansas City’s offense mostly in check “We did a good job being a little more patient tonight,” Rooker said of the offensive approach against Ragans “We got a few walks and were able to work him deeper into some counts you see more pitches and see the stuff more You give him more of a chance to make mistakes and put good swings on it.” Channelsreels-447666Reelsarrow-expand-447667Miguel Andujar's RBI single Giants @ AthleticsAugust 18 2024 | 00:00:33add-reel-447668Reelsshare-square-2-447669ShareMiguel Andujar singles to right field in the bottom of the 6th inning scoring Daz Cameron and making it 1-0 A's which led to plenty of speculation that he could be traded at the end of last month The A's decided to hold onto him as the club has begun tallying wins Andujar is batting .288 with a .325 OBP this season in 69 games since returning from injury and has been a consistent hitter in the lineup since his A's debut in late May The 69 games are the most he's had in a single season since his rookie campaign back in 2018 with the New York Yankees But what was really eye-catching over the weekend was the spikes that Andujar was wearing for Player's Weekend Miguel Andujar's Player's Weekend spikes / They read "Last stand 1968-2024" They also have some of the retired numbers of former A's greats including the Reggie Jackson's number nine San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin didn't go so fancy with his shoes on Sunday but he did wear white shoes in the dugout pregame Andujar has only been with the club playing in games for a few short months so for him to have this kind of an homage to the Oakland Coliseum speaks to some of the reverence that people have for the ballpark and its history and for the gratitude that some players have to the front office for taking a chance on them and providing an opportunity to showcase what they can do The Oakland Coliseum received a lot of love over the weekend as fans and media alike were a bit more sentimental with the San Francisco Giants in town being that this was the final time that the two teams would square off for the Bay Bridge Series The A's have seven games left on their current homestand then will have just two more before their time at the Coliseum comes to an end on September 26 That game has already been announced as a sellout playing five games with the New York Yankees before having a stellar rookie campaign in 2018 that saw him finish second in AL Rookie of the Year voting to Shohei Ohtani the only time he had played at the Oakland Coliseum before being claimed off waivers by the A's last offseason was in that 2018 campaign His main memory from that September series was that it was cold So why did a player that had played all of two games at the Coliseum before donning the green and gold in 2024 decide to get spikes made with a farewell message to the Oakland Coliseum It turns out that the guy that makes Andujar's shoes brought up the suggestion since this is the A's final year at the Oakland Coliseum I know the fans really want us to stay here so I wanted to do something cool for the fans to remember our last year here." The history of the ballpark and all of the great players that have come through those halls were another reason that he was compelled to have these spikes made for him While he went hitless as a member of the Yankees at the Coliseum which came after missing the first two months of the season he ripped a single to left field to put the A's up 1-0 on the Houston Astros back in May as part of a 3-for-4 night Andujar is batting .316 with a .329 OBP and a .740 OPS Andujar + Rooker = A lot more offense for the A'sSchuemann matches Andujar with four hits in an 11-run outburst by OaklandJune 2nd ATLANTA -- The A’s were excited about the prospect of and forming a potent threat in the middle of their order this season A knee injury that sidelined Andujar near the end of Spring Training prevented the A’s from seeing the duo perform together through the first two months of the regular season the two have shown why Oakland was so excited coming out in full force on Saturday afternoon The A’s 11-9 victory over the Braves at Truist Park was keyed by Andujar and Rooker going 6-for-10 with two homers and a double Andujar has hit the ground running since making his season debut on May 24 Matching a career high with four hits and four RBIs on Saturday his 12 RBIs are the most by a player through their first seven games with the A’s since Jack Cust (14) in 2007 Batting .448 with a 1.157 OPS over that stretch his 13 hits are tied for sixth most by an A’s player through their first seven games with the club and the most since Jed Lowrie The hot start feels like a continuation of what Andujar has done since being claimed off waivers from the Pirates last November He hit .306 in 31 games while playing for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League then established himself as part of Oakland’s plans for 2024 by hitting .357 with a 1.110 OPS and a team-best five home runs in 14 Cactus League games before tearing the meniscus in his right knee he swung the bat well in five rehab games for Triple-A Las Vegas going 7-for-18 (.389) with four doubles and six RBIs we talked and he was so excited to have an opportunity to be part of this group,” said A’s manager Mark Kotsay Andujar has brought a certain clutch factor for an A’s club that has struggled for most of the year hitting with runners in scoring position He’s now 8-for-13 (.615) with two homers and 12 RBIs in such situations Andujar has only struck out twice in 30 plate appearances and he seemingly makes hard contact every time up In addition to his three-run shot off Chris Sale in the second that was scorched 105.4 mph off the bat he also belted singles at exit velocities of 106.7 and 99.6 mph “Watching him hit is really fun,” said Rooker whose 2-for-4 effort with four RBIs pushed his on-base streak to 12 games It just seems like he’s on every pitch all the time He can make hard contact with any pitch in any count.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Andujar and Rooker weren’t the only two with big days in this high-scoring affair Rookie Max Schuemann capped a career-best four-hit day of his own with a leadoff double in the eighth that led to the A’s adding an important insurance run two batters later on an RBI single by Andujar The four hits by Schuemann and Andujar marked the first time two A’s players recorded four hits in the same game since Marcus Semien and Joey Wendle on Oct Every bit of this offensive outburst was vital for the A’s After tagging Sale for a career-high-tying eight runs in four innings the Braves stormed back with six runs in the fifth off starter Aaron Brooks to pull ahead with a one-run lead the A’s jumped ahead again in the top of the sixth on Rooker’s two-run double today was one of our best games of the year,” Kotsay said “We faced an elite pitcher in Chris Sale who is having a really good year To put the at-bats that we put together against him early shows we had a good gameplan and executed it.” With flamethrowing rookie closer Mason Miller unavailable after throwing two innings and 32 pitches on Thursday Dany Jiménez got the call for the A’s in the ninth and turned in a scoreless frame to snap a three-game losing skid for Oakland “As much as you want to push him and he wants to push we made the right decision for him today,” Kotsay said of staying away from Miller in the ninth it is inevitable that on July 30th at 3 p.m. the Oakland A’s will be sellers at the deadline They also have a handful of players on the roster that are under team control for the next several years and are not critical trade pieces others could provide value for teams that are looking to contend while allowing the A’s to get pieces that they can apply towards the future One player that comes to mind is left fielder and former New York Yankee Miguel Andujar who after being removed from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster following the 2023 season was claimed by the A’s in November with one more year of arbitration eligibility in 2025 Missing the first few weeks of the 2024 season due to a meniscus injury Andujar has been red-hot in Oakland since making his season debut on May 24th currently hitting .302 for the campaign while adding on four home runs and 26 RBI Andujar has arguably been one of the A’s best hitters aside from Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker dominating the opposition in the Angels series win 3-for-4 in game two and 3-for-5 in game three He then proceeded to shine just as brightly in the Astros series finishing the series going a combined 4-for-14 Andujar’s ability to make contact and get on base has been massive for the A’s especially during the team’s recent run of success and has allowed him to fully take the reins as the team’s everyday left fielder Andujar is under team control through next season which makes him a little more valuable than a rental player Given his production this season compared to his pre-season projections Fantasy Pros projected that he would slash .254/.302/.398/.700 compared to his .302/.324/.420/.744 that he currently possess Andujar has outplayed his contract and will warrant a significantly bigger one than he has now which could have the A's thinking twice about keeping him around especially for a team looking to go younger he will be entering his age 30 season next year Andujar could make a very intriguing trade chip at the deadline the return that the A’s could get back may not be blockbuster level but possibly getting some prospects or even some depth pieces could work in their favor allowing them to get something over nothing in return for a player that they don't see as a long-term piece for them the Pirates and the Twins have been mentioned as possible destinations for Andujar should he get traded and with those teams vying for playoff spots could make an offer that the A’s would be wise to accept Nothing is guaranteed just yet and while the A’s do have options as to how they wish to approach the deadline and while trading away a piece like Andujar may hurt for those who have started to grow fond of his game building towards the future and trying to get as much as they can by dealing a guy like Andujar may come in handy in the long run crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.