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A's Promote Bolte After Wilson Injury, Boosts Offense

5/11/2026

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Bolte Called-up

The Oakland Athletics will call up Bolte from Las Vegas before Tuesday’s game versus the St. Louis Cardinals after shortstop Jacob Wilson sprained his shoulder and may go on the injured list.
Bolte’s promotion fills the spot and could let him compete with Lawrence Butler, who is hitting .560 OPS in 133 plate appearances.
He has a .348/.418/.658 slash line with 12 homers and 17 steals in 177 plate appearances.

Summary

Butler Signed

Lawrence Butler signed a seven-year, $65.5 million contract that dominates outfield decisions.
The Athletics may trade an outfielder—potentially Butler or Denzel Clarke—to improve a struggling pitching staff.
Denzel Clarke, while offensively muted, is regarded as the league’s best defensive outfielder when healthy.
Max Muncy’s injury shifted Zack Gelof to third base.
A suggested lineup puts Bolte in centre field in five of six games, cutting Butler to one start weekly.

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Bolte Called-up

The Oakland Athletics will call up Bolte from Las Vegas before Tuesday’s game versus the St. Louis Cardinals after shortstop Jacob Wilson sprained his shoulder and may go on the injured list.
Bolte’s promotion fills the spot and could let him compete with Lawrence Butler, who is hitting .560 OPS in 133 plate appearances.
He has a .348/.418/.658 slash line with 12 homers and 17 steals in 177 plate appearances.

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