A's call up Joey Meneses and Matt Krook amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Oakland Athletics have promoted Joey Meneses and Matt Krook from Triple-A Las Vegas as part of a roster overhaul following a 7-0 loss to the Angels. To accommodate these moves, infielder Alika Williams was optioned, and Scott Barlow was designated for assignment after struggling with a 19.29 ERA in June. Meneses has been performing well, hitting.348 with 11 home runs this season, while Krook has a solid 3.74 ERA, lower at home. The A's also placed Luis Severino on the 60-day injured list.
- •Joey Meneses and Matt Krook promoted to the Athletics.
- •Alika Williams optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- •Scott Barlow designated for assignment after poor performances.
- •Luis Severino placed on the 60-day injured list.
- •Meneses is hitting.348 with 11 home runs this season.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Meneses, Matt Krook Hoping to Provide Spark For A's
"The A's made a series of roster moves on Sunday, designating Scott Barlow for assignment and optioning Alika Williams. They also called up Joey Meneses and left-hander Matt Krook, while placing Luis Severino on the 60-day IL
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