A's option Yunior Tur amid struggles in bullpen management

The Oakland Athletics optioned Yunior Tur to the minors following two poor outings in the big leagues. In his debut on July 17, Tur allowed six earned runs in two innings, followed by eight earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning during another appearance on July 22. Concerns about pitch-tipping arose, prompting A's manager Mark Kotsay to address the issue. The A's are facing a bullpen shortage, with few experienced arms available as they seek to improve their pitching rotation and find effective options. Mason Barnett may be called up next, and the team is evaluating other potential relievers from Triple-A Las Vegas.

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