Oakland Athletics first baseman/catcher Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Athletics optioned Armando Alvarez. The 22-year-old was kept out of MLB action for just over two months due to a bone bruise on his left wrist. Before the injury, Soderstrom flashed high-upside power at times but struggled to find consistency as he posted a mere .219/.307/.404 line with seven round-trippers across 49 games. Under the hood, he boasted a 14.7% barrel rate and a 52.9% hard-hit rate, which suggests his power production was not a fluke. Fantasy managers looking for a second catcher with an upside for power should consider adding the former first-round pick, as he should see consistent playing time down the stretch.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) played in his first minor-league rehab game on Thursday with Triple-A Las Vegas as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout. Soderstrom's homer was a two-run shot and came on his final plate appearance of the contest in the sixth inning. Expect the A's to give him at least a few more rehab games and a chance to play first base with Vegas before they activate him from the injured list to close out the 2024 season in the big leagues in the last few weeks of the year. The 22-year-old hasn't played with the A's since July 9 due to a wrist injury, but the left-handed slugger should see regular playing time once he's back in Oakland. Soderstrom has improved slightly from his 45-game debut in 2023, batting .219 (32-for-146) this year with seven home runs and 20 RBI in 49 games played.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist), who is on the 10-day injured list with a stress reaction in his left wrist, will take batting practice on Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum. If that goes well, Soderstrom is expected to join Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Since he hasn't played in a major-league game since July 9, manager Mark Kotsay said Soderstrom will require several rehab games, which could make it tough for him to return before the end of the 2024 season. "He's missed quite a bit of time," Kotsay said. "He'll need some at-bats. We'd like to, hopefully, get him back here at some point. But I don't want to say that's set in stone. Wrist injuries and hand injuries always take time. I'll leave it as, when he gets started, we'll get an accurate assessment of what he needs."

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) could begin hitting foam balls off a pitching machine this weekend according to Oakland manager Mark Kotsay. Soderstrom was hitting off a tee earlier this week so his progression to being able to hit off a pitching machine, even if it is just foam balls, marks a positive sign for the 22-year-old. The lefty has been out of action since July 9th with a stress reaction in his left wrist. As of now he has no official timetable to return to action. With the A's out of playoff contention it may also be in Oakland's best interest to take their time with Soderstrom. Fantasy managers in need of help at first base may want to consider Seth Brown, who is hitting for an .839 OPS in the second half of the season and would be a sneaky add for the fantasy playoffs.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist), whose placement on the 10-day injured list was retroactive to July 10, has advanced to a hitting progression as he recovers from a stress reaction in his left wrist. Soderstrom has been hitting off a tee and is expected to begin a soft-toss hitting program near the end of this week. He is likely to return to the A's at some point during September. Although his numbers don't look great in his second year in the big leagues, Soderstrom has taken a small step forward from his rookie year and is currently slashing .219/.307/.404 with a .711 OPS, seven home runs, 20 RBI and 12 runs scored in his 49 games played in 2024. The 22-year-old left-handed slugger should play regularly down the stretch at either first base or designated hitter to close out the year for the lowly A's.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) underwent recent testing to see the extent of his injury. The results showed the 22-year-old suffered a stress reaction but not a fracture. Soderstrom was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 11 and appears to have avoided a serious injury. Oakland skipper Mark Kotsay expressed that this was the best news the team could have hoped for. This positive news suggests that the former first-round selection could only be sidelined for a minimum stint on the injured list. Prior to the injury, Soderstrom was showcasing his power potential with seven long balls and 20 RBI across 49 games.

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-wrist bone bruise and recalled outfielder Seth Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Brown earns his way back to the big leagues after hitting .403 with a 1.152 OPS, seven home runs, three doubles and 24 RBI in 16 games with Vegas. He'll make the start at first base on Thursday and will hit sixth against Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck and should play regularly for the A's against right-handed pitching, at least until Soderstrom is able to return sometime after next week's All-Star break. In his second big-league season in 2024, Soderstrom has slashed just .219/.307/.404 with a .711 OPS, seven home runs, 20 RBI and 12 runs scored in 49 games. He has four hits in 22 at-bats with a double and three K's in six games in July, so perhaps some time off will do him well.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom's second homer of the season was the sole highlight of Monday's 6-1 loss at the San Diego Padres. Soderstrom went deep off of Dylan Cease in the top of the second inning, his first since he homered against the Texas Rangers on May 8 in his first game after being called up. The rookie is hitting .200/.324/.350, however, Soderstrom is hitting .250/.368/.438 with an .806 OPS in 16 at-bats this month. Soderstrom is a promising source of power, and if the A's continue to be patient, he is capable of production that fantasy managers should keep an eye on as the season goes on in deeper leagues.

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Soderstrom will get a little more seasoning in the minors while Shea Langeliers handles primary catcher duties on the big league squad. The move makes sense, as Soderstrom was slashing just .115/.172/.154 in 29 plate appearances this spring. Baseball America's number 73 prospect is still just 22 years old and has put up good numbers in the minors before, so dynasty owners shouldn't be too worried about him yet.

Oakland Athletics catcher/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup for the game against the Boston Red Sox. With left-hander Joe Jacques on the bump, it might be a sign that the club wants to limit the left-handed rookie against southpaws. So far, through four games, Soderstrom owns a .231/.333/.231 slash line with no home runs. Jordan Diaz will take his spot in the lineup and bat third. The 22-year-old's offered some pop over 35 games with six home runs but is batting .238 with no speed. Still, fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to take a chance on the young power bat in hopes he goes yard.

The Oakland Athletics are calling up catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to sources, and he's set to make his major-league debut on Friday for the start of the second half of the season against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Soderstrom, the club's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, will get the call after slashing .254/.303/.536 with an .838 OPS, 20 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 59 RBI and 45 runs scored in 304 trips to the plate over 69 games at Vegas. The 21-year-old left-handed slugger can also play some first base. In a lost season, the A's are going to give Soderstrom and infield prospect Zack Gelof significant playing time to begin the second half, making them both worth immediate waiver-wire pickups in deeper leagues. Soderstrom makes consistent contact to all fields, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much too soon.

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom is crushing Triple-A pitching this season, slashing .254/.303/.536 with 20 bombs, 45 runs, 59 RBI, and no steals across 69 games. The 21-year-old looks MLB-ready and could get the call later in the season, though he's blocked at the backstop position by Shea Langeliers. Soderstrom can play first base or designated hitter, however, and the club will give him playing time any way they can once he's up. The top prospect remains a solid dynasty league option considering his elite raw power, but fantasy managers should leave him on the waiver wire in redraft formats.

Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom hit his 18th and 19th home runs of the 2023 Triple-A season in a game for Triple-A Las Vegas. He has been on fire this month, slashing .273/.305/.662 with nine home runs, 13 runs, 22 RBI, and one stolen base. Although Ryan Noda and Shea Langeliers appear to have solidified their starting roles at first base and catcher, Soderstrom should be able to string together starts at the major-league level. He will at least supplant 32-year-old Carlos Perez, who has lately taken starts as a catcher, first baseman, and DH for Oakland despite having a career 64 OPS+. He will likely get a call-up soon, making him a priority stash.

Oakland Athletics' top prospect Tyler Soderstrom posted his second multi-home run game of the season. The 21-year-old is now slashing .255/.304/.532 with 12 home runs through 46 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom's hitting ability is advanced for his age, and he figures to be a candidate for promotion to the majors at some point in 2023. Whether the Athletics will utilize him as a catcher or first baseman remains to be seen, but Soderstrom's positional flexibility will help expedite his road to the big leagues. Soderstrom should already be stashed in deeper fantasy formats.

Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom hit his sixth home run of the 2023 Triple-A season in a game for the Las Vegas Aviators. The catcher's two-run homer was 105.3 mph off the bat and went 410 feet. Through 29 games this season, the California native is slashing .254/.303/.492 with six home runs, 19 runs, and 24 RBI. He will likely get the call-up soon, but Ryan Noda and his .864 OPS present a challenge to the assumed heir to Oakland's first base spot. Nevertheless, Soderstrom's catching eligibility and prospect pedigree make him a priority stash.

Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom hit his third home run of the 2023 Triple-A season in a game for the Las Vegas Aviators. The catcher's 397-foot home run added to an incredible season. Through 12 games, the California native is slashing .300/.368/.620. Soderstrom will soon join the big league squad and likely supplant Ryan Noda as the team's starting first baseman. With 31 home runs last year, his elite power is worth stashing in deeper leagues.

Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom has raked his way to an .824 OPS across 34 Cactus League at-bats. The No. 39 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, Soderstrom's offense is already considered MLB-ready. Defensively, manager Mark Kotsay says the catcher's growth has been noteworthy. It remains to be seen whether Soderstrom will stick behind home plate or pivot to first base, where he saw most of his playing time in 2022. In any event, it's safe to expect the 21-year-old to arrive in the majors sometime in 2023.