I like this matchup for the A's today with Gage Jump on the mound. Jump has allowed just four runs over his last three outings (18.1 innings) with the A's winning all three. Jose Soriano is off his best performance of the season against Tampa Bay but he sported a 5.28 ERA in his previous eight outings. That start was also cut short because of chest tightness and leg soreness. If Soriano gets the call tonight, he could be on a short leash, especially considering the Angels might deal him before the trade deadline. Both teams have bad bullpens, but I like Jump to pitch deeper into the game, whether it's Soriano or someone else. I'll back the A's for a Half Unit.
Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.
Johnson (5-8) allowed one run on six hits and a hit batsman while striking out seven and walking none over six innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Watson allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.
Meckler went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.
Kuroda-Grauer (testicle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
The Athletics placed Jump on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.
The Athletics recalled Rock from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Butler went 2-for-4 with two homers, four total RBI and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mariners.
Gelof went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, two additional runs scored and two walks in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mariners.
Lopez did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Mariners. He struck out three.
