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A.J. Puk reinstated from IL, immediately optioned: What's next for the top prospect?

Marietta Daily Journal 29 May 2021
May 29—A.J. Puk is one of the A's top prospects ready for a big league career, but consistent injury has barred him from taking off. The left-hander was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Friday afternoon, but with Reymin Guduan ... .
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A.J. Puk reinstated from IL, immediately optioned: What’s next for the top prospect?

The Mercury News 29 May 2021
Puk is one of the A’s top prospects, but injuries have barred him from taking off. The left-hander was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Friday, but with Reymin Guduan headed to the IL with a groin strain, the A’s recalled left-handed reliever Jordan Weems — optioning Puk to Las Vegas.
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Oakland A’s: Puk, Smith making steps toward return; Olson out again vs. Orioles

Red Bluff Daily News 01 May 2021
Puk (bicep) and righty Burch Smith (groin) are taking positive steps towards a return from the injured list, A’s manager Bob Melvin said Saturday. Puk, who suffered a left bicep injury and was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 8, threw a bullpen session on Saturday morning, manager Bob Melvin said.
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A's A.J. Puk provides needed relief in first big-league outing since 2019

Marietta Daily Journal 06 Apr 2021
Apr. 6—Bright spots in the A's first five games have been few, but one emerged Monday night. LEfty A.J. Puk pitched in a major-league game for the first time since 2019 and provided a glimpse of what he can offer ... .
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Chad Pinder placed on IL, A.J. Puk recalled prior to A’s game against Dodgers

East Bay Times 06 Apr 2021
A.J. Puk was recalled from the A’s alternate site as an addition to a bullpen worn down by constant use throughout the four-game series against the Houston Astros ... Puk was a candidate for the rotation, but the coaching staff is still keeping a close eye on the left-hander on his way back from shoulder surgery he had this Fall ... Related Articles ... .
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A’s takeaways: Did A.J. Puk secure his fifth starter spot?

East Bay Times 28 Mar 2021
Puk took the mound Saturday afternoon with his fate in his own hands ... But with time in camp limited and options to fill that fifth starter role down to him, Daulton Jefferies and Cole Irvin, all eyes in the Oakland A’s staff were affixed on Puk’s third spring appearance against the Texas Rangers.
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Oakland A’s Opening Day rotation: What A.J. Puk needs to do to land the fifth ...

The Daily Democrat 24 Mar 2021
Puk will get the start against the Texas Rangers that day ... Can Puk put in a solid four innings this weekend? Manager Bob Melvin said that’s the key question Puk must answer to give the coaching staff and front office some clarity on how to fill the role ... “It does factor in,” Melvin said of Puk’s upcoming outing.
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A’s takeaways: A.J. Puk’s command of concern in second spring outing

The Daily Democrat 23 Mar 2021
Puk has rough outing ... But Puk went through struggles of his own. His fastball velocity sat at 91-93 mph with one or two that hit 94 mph; Puk averaged 97 mph on his fastball during his 2019 debut out of the bullpen ... Puk should have another outing before camp breaks, and staying healthy is of utmost importance coming off two injury-plagued seasons .
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A's spring training observations: A.J. Puk feels 'really good' in Cactus League debut

Marietta Daily Journal 18 Mar 2021
Mar. 18—MESA, Ariz. — Pitching in his first game in more than a year, A.J. Puk had an eventful first inning Wednesday. The A's left-hander struck out the first batter he faced on three pitches. He retired two more by ... .
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A’s takeaways: A.J. Puk’s velocity down in spring debut; Is that cause for concern?

The Mercury News 18 Mar 2021
Puk returns — with lower velocity than when we last saw him ... Puk threw primarily his four-seamer, two-seamer and slider, with a curveball integrated toward the end ... Puk struck out the side in the first inning ... Coming out of the bullpen that year following Tommy John surgery, Puk limited his pitches to just a fastball and slider combination.
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A’s takeaways: A.J. Puk’s velocity was down in his spring debut. Is that cause for concern?

The Daily Democrat 18 Mar 2021
Puk returns — with lower velocity than when we last saw him ... Puk threw his four-seamer, two-seamer and slider primarily with a curveball integrated toward the end ... Coming out of the bullpen that year off Tommy John surgery, Puk limited his pitches to just a fastball and slider combination ... Maybe not,” Puk said.
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Oakland A’s takeaways: What’s up with A.J. Puk? Plus, why the A’s are ecstatic to ...

Chico Enterprise Record 07 Mar 2021
Puk update ... Puk threw an inning at the A’s complex in Mesa on Friday and all signs indicate he had no trouble bouncing back Saturday morning. Manager Bob Melvin said Puk’s name wasn’t on the trainer’s list Saturday morning, at least ... Puk had surgery on his ...
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