Athletics Option Pitcher Luis Morales to Minor Leagues for Control Issues
A's send Morales to minors to work on control
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The Oakland Athletics have sent pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas to address command issues after a disappointing start to the season. Morales struggled with a 12.27 ERA and six walks in his last outing, prompting the team to make this decision in hopes he can regain his confidence.
- 01Luis Morales has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas after a poor start to the season.
- 02He recorded a 12.27 ERA and six walks in his last game against Houston.
- 03Manager Mark Kotsay emphasized the need for Morales to regain confidence and fix mechanical issues.
- 04The Athletics have struggled with command this season, with 58 walks in nine games.
- 05Reliever Joel Kuhnel has been called up to replace Morales on the active roster.
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The Oakland Athletics have optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas following a challenging start to the season, where he posted a 0-2 record and a staggering 12.27 ERA in his appearances against the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros. Manager Mark Kotsay highlighted Morales' command issues, noting he issued a career-high six walks in his latest outing. Despite making the Opening Day roster, Morales struggled with his performance during spring training, where he had 14 walks in 19 innings across five starts. Kotsay expressed hope that this move will help Morales regain his confidence and address the mechanical problems affecting his pitching. In the meantime, the Athletics have called up reliever Joel Kuhnel from Las Vegas to fill Morales' spot in the rotation.
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This decision aims to enhance Morales' performance, which is crucial for the Athletics' pitching rotation and overall team success.
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