Lowrie, Puk, Trevino among 6 A's added to COVID-19 IL

Posted April 18, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 11, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Infielder Jed Lowrie and relievers A.J. Puk and Lou Trivino were among six players added to the COVID-19 injured list by the Oakand Athletics before their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

Reliever Kirby Snead, infielder Chad Pinder and catcher Austin Allen also were put on the COVID-19 IL and joined outfielder Scott Piscotty, placed on the list on Friday.

'œWe definitely have been faced with some challenges.'ť A's rookie manager Mark Kotsay said. 'œI think the way you handle those challenges enables you to get through them quicker, take it on and move forward. The game of baseball, any sport really, is a reflection of life. And so my message is always: stay positive, optimism wins.'ť

Pitcher Sam Selman and infielders Nick Allen and Christian Lopes were added to the A's active roster as substitute players.

Oakland went 5-5 on its opening trip.

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Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie reacts to his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tommy Romero during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder (10) celebrates his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Mazza during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 11, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Associated Press

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