ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -The Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Kiko Calero from the 60-day disabled list Friday night and called up outfielders Travis Buck and Carlos Gonzalez from Triple-A Sacramento in a series of moves involving nine players.
The A’s also promoted right-hander Brad Ziegler from their top farm club before their game against the Texas Rangers and placed three players on the 15-day DL: right-hander Joey Devine (sore right elbow), first baseman/designated hitter Mike Sweeney (sore left knee) and outfielder Ryan Sweeney (bruised left toe).
Ziegler was 2-0 with a 0.37 ERA and eight saves in 19 relief appearances for Sacramento and will be making his big league debut.
Buck and Gonzalez were in Oakland’s starting lineup against Texas, with Buck in right field and Gonzalez making his major league debut in center field.
Buck joined the A’s for the second time this season. He hit .154 with six RBIs in 15 games before going on the 15-day DL retroactive to April 19 due to shin splints.
Gonzalez was batting .293 with four homers and 25 RBIs in 41 games for Sacramento.
To open spots on the 40-man roster for Calero and Ziegler, the A’s designated left-hander Lenny DiNardo and infielder Kevin Melillo for assignment.
On Thursday, the A’s activated Gold Glove third baseman Eric Chavez and placed DH Frank Thomas on the 15-day disabled list. The A’s have used the disabled list 15 times this season, seven short of the club record set in 1992 and matched last year.
Oakland manager Bob Geren said the large number of roster moves would not upset team chemistry.
“These guys have been with us in spring training,” Geren said. “They know us. They’re pretty comfortable.”
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