Athletics | Buck expected to be ready by spring training

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck (concussion) received an MRI exam for his post-concussion syndrome and is expected to be ready by the spring.

Buck ended the season dealing with post-concussion symptoms

Buck ended the season dealing with post-concussion symptoms and had an MRI at the end of the year, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. [...]

Buck misses season finale

News: Oakland A's OF Travis Buck could not return in the season finale against the Angels on Sunday. He was day to day with an illness but never returned to action. The season is over for the A's. [...]

Buck sits out Saturday

News: A's OF Travis Buck could not play again on Saturday as he's dealing with a sickness. He may be able to play in the season finale Sunday. [...]

Athletics | Buck misses Friday's game

The Associated Press reports that Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck (illness) did not play Friday, Oct. 2, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, because he wasn't feeling well.

Buck sits out with illness

News: OF Travis Buck didn't play for the A's on Friday against the Angels because he wasn't feeling well. [...]

Athletics | Three players recalled

The Associated Press reports the Oakland Athletics have recalled OF Travis Buck, P Henry Rodriguez and P John Meloan from Triple-A Sacramento.

The A's recalled Buck from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday,

The A's recalled Buck from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Buck recalled by A's Saturday

News: The Oakland Athletics have recalled outfielder Travis Buck and pitchers Henry A. Rodriguez and Jon Meloan from the minors. [...]

Athletics recalled outfielder Travis Buck from Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics recalled outfielder Travis Buck from Triple-A Sacramento. While many hoped it would be Chris Carter, Buck gets the call instead. Buck batted . [...]

Buck is the most familiar with the Majors of this trio, as he's

Buck is the most familiar with the Majors of this trio, as he's appeared in 31 games, including 24 starts. The outfielder has a .226 batting average with three homers and nine RBIs for the A's. Buck has seen most of his outfield time in right field, which is where he could land as soon as Saturday with Ryan Sweeney resting what manager Bob Geren has labeled "achy knees." Meloan hasn't appeared in the Majors this year, instead spending the season with the Triple-A squad of four different Major League teams -- the Pirates, Indians, Rays and A's. He has a 4.37 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP with 61 strikeouts in 68 cumulative innings. Rodriguez, who is logging his first service time in the bigs, compiled a 5.77 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP with 71 punchouts in 43 2/3 innings for Sacramento.

Athletics | Buck optioned

CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics optioned OF Travis Buck to the minors Monday, July 6.

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Travis Buck to the

News: The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Travis Buck to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats on Monday. [...]

Analysis: Buck was batting just .226 with three home runs and nine RBI in 31 games and 93 at-bats over two stints with Oakland, but this seems to reflect a numbers-game situation more than anything else. While Buck hasn't played terribly well in Oakland this year, Manager Bob Geren has gone out of his way to praise the young outfielder. He'll likely be back at some point, and could become useful in deeper AL-only leagues if he can find consistent playing time.

Dallas Braden was placed on bereavement leave on Monday, and

Dallas Braden was placed on bereavement leave on Monday, and Oakland recalled Dana Eveland to take Braden's spot on the roster.

Analysis: Buck was batting just .226 with three home runs and nine RBI in 31 games and 93 at-bats over two stints with Oakland, but this seems to reflect a numbers-game situation more than anything else. While Buck hasn't played terribly well in Oakland this year, Manager Bob Geren has gone out of his way to praise the young outfielder. He'll likely be back at some point, and could become useful in deeper AL-only leagues if he can find consistent playing time.

Kevin Slowey, who was placed on the 15-day DL July 3, was diagnosed

Kevin Slowey, who was placed on the 15-day DL July 3, was diagnosed with a strained wrist and was treated with a cortisone injection Monday.

Analysis: Buck was batting just .226 with three home runs and nine RBI in 31 games and 93 at-bats over two stints with Oakland, but this seems to reflect a numbers-game situation more than anything else. While Buck hasn't played terribly well in Oakland this year, Manager Bob Geren has gone out of his way to praise the young outfielder. He'll likely be back at some point, and could become useful in deeper AL-only leagues if he can find consistent playing time.

Athletics optioned outfielder Travis Buck to Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics optioned outfielder Travis Buck to Triple-A Sacramento. Scott Hairston, acquired from the Padres Sunday night, will be in uniform Monday, making Buck expendable. [...]

With Scott Hairston joining Oakland on Monday, Travis Buck was

With Scott Hairston joining Oakland on Monday, Travis Buck was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room on the roster.

Analysis: Buck was batting just .226 with three home runs and nine RBI in 31 games and 93 at-bats over two stints with Oakland, but this seems to reflect a numbers-game situation more than anything else. While Buck hasn't played terribly well in Oakland this year, Manager Bob Geren has gone out of his way to praise the young outfielder. He'll likely be back at some point, and could become useful in deeper AL-only leagues if he can find consistent playing time.

Buck sent down by A's

Travis Buck has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the A's, according to the Contra Costa Times. The club recalled hurler Dana Eveland, and moved Buck to make room on the roster.

Our View: Buck was viewed as expendable as he is only hitting .226 with three homers over 93 at-bats. He shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues while working on his hitting in the minors.

Buck sent down by A's

Travis Buck has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the A's, according to the Contra Costa Times. The club recalled hurler Dana Eveland, and moved Buck to make room on the roster.

Our View: Buck was viewed as expendable as he is only hitting .226 with three homers over 93 at-bats. He shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues while working in the minors.

Buck was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento following the acquisition

Buck was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento following the acquisition of Scott Hairston. [...]