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Athletics Option Luis Morales to Triple-A for Development

4/8/2026

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The Oakland Athletics optioned 23-year-old pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas on April 8, 2026, after he posted a 12.27 ERA in two starts.
Manager Mark Kotsay said the move is intended to help Morales regain confidence and work on his mechanics.
Morales also had a challenging spring training, issuing 14 walks in 19 innings.
To fill Morales' spot, the Athletics promoted reliever Joel Kuhnel from Las Vegas.

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The Oakland Athletics optioned 23-year-old pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas on April 8, 2026, after he posted a 12.27 ERA in two starts.
Manager Mark Kotsay said the move is intended to help Morales regain confidence and work on his mechanics.
Morales also had a challenging spring training, issuing 14 walks in 19 innings.
To fill Morales' spot, the Athletics promoted reliever Joel Kuhnel from Las Vegas.