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. [...]

Buck was held out of the lineup on Tuesday with Nomar Garciaparra

Buck was held out of the lineup on Tuesday with Nomar Garciaparra healthy enough to DH, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. [...]