With rosters expanding from 26 to 28 today, the Athletics made a number of moves. They activated right-hander from the 15-day injured list, recalled infielder/outfielder and selected right-hander . Right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas to open up an extra active roster spot. Left-hander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for McGough. McGough, 35, signed a minor league deal with the As in June after being cut loose by the Diamondbacks. Since signing that pact, he has to sed 24 Triple-A innings with a 3.38 earned run average. His 18.4% strikeout rate in that time wasnt great but his 7.8% walk rate and 48.6% ground ball rate were solid figures. After a solid Dylan Floro Jersey run in Japan from 2019 to 2022, McGough returned to North America by signing with the Diamondbacks for 2023. He gave Arizona 70 1/3 innings with a 4.73 ERA, 28.6% strikeout rate, 10% walk rate and 48.6% ground ball rate that year. His results have backed up since then, however. Between last year and this year, he to sed 39 2/3 innings with a 7.26 ERA, 16.2% strikeout rate, 14.6% walk rate and 38.9% ground ball rate. He has seemingly righted the ship somewhat lately, so the As will bring him back to the majors. As for Bowden, he was placed on the 15-day IL just over a week ago due to a lat strain. His current health status is unclear but this move indicates the As dont expect him back this season. Hell stay on the 60-day IL for the remainder of the campaign. Theres no IL in the offseason, so hell need to be reinstated or removed from the 40-man within five days of the conclusion of the World Series. Photo courtesy of Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images Curt Schilling Jersey