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Athletics recalled RHP Scott McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas.

McGough returns to the Athletics’ middle relief mix with lefty Sean Newcomb hitting the injured list prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates. The 35-year-old journeyman has made 10 appearances in the majors this season between the Athletics and Diamondbacks.

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Athletics optioned RHP Scott McGough to Triple-A Las Vegas.

McGough will be replaced on the active roster by Mitch Spence. The 35-year-old struggled in his brief time in the majors with the A’s; allowing five runs in five innings across three relief appearances.

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Athletics selected the contract of RHP Scott McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas.

McGough, 35, was signed to a minor league contract back in June after he elected free agency from the Diamondbacks. He has posted a 3.95 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and an 18/4 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A Las Vegas since joining the A’s organization. He’ll give manager Mark Kotsay another option to deploy in the middle innings.

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Athletics signed RHP Scott McGough to a minor league contract.

McGough fortifies the Athletics’ organizational relief depth after registering a pedestrian 6.43 ERA across seven innings (seven appearances) this season for the Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old righty made a career-high 63 appearances for Arizona back in 2023 and has logged just 33 combined over the last two seasons.

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Diamondbacks RHP Scott McGough has elected free agency.

McGough will test the free agent waters after going unclaimed on waivers following his removal from Arizona’s 40-man roster last week. The 35-year-old righty has posted an inflated 6.43 ERA across seven innings (seven appearances) this season in the big leagues.

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Diamondbacks designated RHP Scott McGough for assignment.

McGough was removed from Arizona’s 40-man roster earlier this week after Andrew Saalfrank’s one-year suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy concluded. The 35-year-old righty figures to pass through waivers unclaimed and remain with the club as extra relief depth.

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Diamondbacks optioned RHP Scott McGough to Triple-A Reno.

McGough has ping-ponged several times already between Arizona’s bullpen and Triple-A Reno over the last month. He’ll likely continue doing so for the remainder of the year.

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Diamondbacks recalled RHP Scott McGough from Triple-A Reno.

The 35-year-old right-hander has made just one appearance with the Diamondbacks this season, working two scoreless frames. He’ll give manager Torey Lovullo another potential weapon to deploy in the middle innings.

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Diamondbacks optioned RHP Scott McGough to Triple-A Reno.

McGough mopped up a game the Diamondbacks were losing 7-2 with two scoreless innings on Friday. He’ll remain a depth piece in the Arizona/Reno shuffle.

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Diamondbacks selected the contract of RHP Scott McGough from Triple-A Reno.

McGough made 89 appearances for the Diamondbacks from 2023-2024, finishing with an underwhelming 5.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 111/51 K/BB ratio across 103 innings of work. The 35-year-old journeyman provides Arizona with some additional bullpen depth heading into Sunday’s series finale against the Braves.

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