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.
Johnson (5-9) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits, no walks and a hit-by-pitch over 4.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out six.
Perkins (3-12) took the loss against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings.
Cortes is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Guardians.
Walton went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI and a stolen base in Saturdays' 12-6 loss to the Guardians.
Rodriguez (4-8) took the loss Friday against the Twins after allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out four over 6.2 innings. He also hit a batter.
Barnett did not factor into Friday's decision against Cleveland, allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings.
Gelof went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during the Athletics' 5-3 loss to the Guardians on Friday.
The Angels placed Paris on the 10-day injured list Friday with a fractured right index finger, retroactive to Tuesday
The Angels recalled Teodosio from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Schanuel (side) returned from his rehab assignment Friday and isn't expected to return from the injured list before the end of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
