Mickey

McDonald

McDonald was designated for assignment earlier in the week but did not get claimed on waivers. The 26-year-old went hitless in four at-bats with three strikeouts during his brief stay with the big league club. Given his flexibility, he should get another opportunity with the A’s before the season is through.

McDonald has been jettisoned to make room on the Athletics’ 40-man roster for righty reliever Domingo Tapia, who was claimed off waivers from the Royals. The 26-year-old appeared in four games this season at the major-league level in Oakland.

McDonald was with the club for a little over a week to cover for all of the injuries and COVID-19 IL cases. The 26-year-old went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a pair of walks during his brief stay with the big league club.

McDonald will be aiming to make his major league debut at age 26. The former 18th-round pick has very little power to speak of, but he can steal bases and play all around the diamond defensively for the A’s.