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Latest On Tommy La Stella

By Anthony Franco | October 8, 2020 at 11:57am CDT

OCTOBER 8: Apparently, the A’s dodged a bullet. La Stella’s back in the lineup, hitting second and playing second base, for today’s must-win Game 4.

OCTOBER 7: The Athletics staved off elimination in this afternoon’s ALDS Game 3 against the division-rival Astros. That didn’t come without a potentially big loss though, as second baseman Tommy La Stella exited the game in the eighth inning (via Martín Gallegos of MLB.com). The left-handed hitter took a Brooks Raley fastball off his right arm and was immediately replaced by utilityman Nate Orf (relays Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle). La Stella suffered a right elbow contusion, Melvin told reporters (Slusser link). Fortunately, x-rays came back negative, Slusser adds.

Oakland has alternatives at the keystone if need be, but none are likely to match La Stella’s level of production. Between the Angels and A’s, the 31-year-old combined for a very strong .281/.370/.449 line with five home runs this season. Orf, a 30-year-old with just 32 career MLB plate appearances, would probably be miscast as an everyday player. Manager Bob Melvin could turn to the left-handed hitting Tony Kemp or right-handed Chad Pinder, both of whom are also on Oakland’s ALDS roster. Pinder has started each of the last two games at third base, though, so turning to him would push Jake Lamb into everyday duty at the hot corner.

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  1. julyn82001

    5 years ago

    Hopefully, Tommy is OK! Oakland surely needs him… Go A’s!!!

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    • ABCD

      5 years ago

      Yes, we need to see Tommy launch another HR against the Astros tomorrow.

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  2. jessaumodesto

    5 years ago

    The state of the A’s can be summed up with “we need Tommy Lastella in the line up”.

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    • JesusLizard44

      5 years ago

      Obviously he’s nice to have in the lineup but didn’t need him during the first 3 game series when we swept the trash, ye of no faith.

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    • 5TUNT1N

      5 years ago

      Don’t forget we need our bullpen to act like it’s the regular season! Go Oakland!

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  3. GreenWood Porter

    5 years ago

    In their 3 postseason losses the A’s have been outscored 19-8.

    In their 3 wins the A’s have outscored their opponents 20-14.

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    • imindless

      5 years ago

      Rockets have been so bad that this dude is really on mlb forum talking about runs scored….I’d really be interested on how you could be proud to be a fan of a team as low quality as the Astros. But then again you also think harden is the goat so not truly surprising.

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      • steven st croix

        5 years ago

        Houston Rockets in the playoffs = Dodgers in the playoffs.

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  4. Asfan0780

    5 years ago

    Astros pitchers have hit 8 A’s batters this season. Whether it’s just mistakes from inexperienced pitchers, possibly.

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  5. Halo11Fan

    5 years ago

    If the Angels were going to trade La Stella, they should have gotten a bullpen arm. If they couldn’t get a bullpen arm, they should have kept him.

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    • Asfan0780

      5 years ago

      No reason to keep him, even though he was a pending free agent and angels out of contention?

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      • Halo11Fan

        5 years ago

        The Angels were playing meaningful games up until the last three games of the year and Rengifo is awful. LaStella 127 OPS+, Rengifo 33.

        So yeah, there was a reason to keep him.

        I have no idea why Angel fans like Rengifo.

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        • Asfan0780

          5 years ago

          23 years old, hit well in upper minors in 2018 and 2019 despite being young for those leagues. Had injuries and not many extended chances. His situation is actually a lot like baretto had with Oakland, although baretto previous prospect pedigree was much higher ranked in past

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        • Halo11Fan

          5 years ago

          Do you watch Regnifo? He has a VERY loud glove and he swings at the baseball like he’s Reggie Jackson.

          He’s 23 and has the holes of an 18 year old.

          I don’t know why Angel fans like him.

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        • layventsky

          5 years ago

          They also have Jahmai Jones in the organization. Not sure what his outlook is, but in any case, the Angels had options other than keeping La Stella and getting nothing for him when he becomes a free agent.

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        • Halo11Fan

          5 years ago

          And again, the Angels played meaningful games up unit the last three games of year and LeStella over Rengifo would have made some difference.

          If they were going to trade LeStella, they should have gotten a bullpen arm. And if they didn’t get a bullpen arm, they should have rolled the dice with him.

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        • prov356

          5 years ago

          For sure 11. Beyond a BP arm, they should have only traded La Stella if Simmons was extended. Rengifo is not the answer. It doesn’t matter what he batted in the high minors as 0780 mentioned. Now we have a gaping hole up the middle to deal with instead of focusing solely on pitching.

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  6. Lloyd Emerson

    5 years ago

    LA STELLLLLLLLLLA!!!

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  7. The Human Rain Delay

    5 years ago

    Jake Lamb is never the answer

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  8. chitowninwi

    5 years ago

    It’ll be nice next year when he’s back in Cubby Blue !! Get well buddy

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