A's add Luis Morales to bullpen ahead of Aaron Civale's return

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:14 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

A's add Luis Morales to bullpen ahead of Aaron Civale's return
Summary

The Oakland Athletics have recalled right-hander Luis Morales to bolster their bullpen as they anticipate Aaron Civale's return to the rotation. Morales, previously part of the starting rotation, held an 8.69 ERA in 11 relief appearances with the Triple-A Aviators, but recently showed improvement with a 3.00 ERA over his last five outings. This move comes after the A's faced a challenging series against the Colorado Rockies, leading to a need for additional pitching depth, particularly before their next off day.

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  • Luis Morales replaces Brady Basso on the roster.
  • Morales last pitched on June 11.
  • Civale is expected back Wednesday against the Pirates.
  • A's suffered a 23-9 loss to the Rockies last game.
  • Morales improved his velocity and pitch effectiveness recently.
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo SportsA's Recall Luis Morales as Bullpen Depth Move Ahead of Aaron Civale's Return
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With the bullpen taxed and Aaron Civale's return on the horizon, the A's are turning to Morales for multi-inning depth — and his improved velocity and sweeper could make it work this time

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