Athletics Move Rashi, Send Barnett Down | Oakland Athletics News

Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Oakland Athletics make a bullpen shakeup, calling up solid reliever Taylor Rashi from Triple-A Las Vegas while sending struggling Mason Barnett back down after a brutal outing against the Royals. Barnett’s ERA now sits over seven, and his command has been inconsistent since being shifted to starting roles. Rashi, acquired off waivers from Minnesota and dominant in the minors with a low ERA and strong strikeout numbers, brings much-needed stability to the pen. With the A’s still searching for momentum, they’ll face the Royals again today hoping their pitching can finally turn things around…