A’s cut ties with popular catcher Stephen Vogt, a two-time all-star

The sixth-year MLB veteran was designated for assignment after batting .217 in 54 games this season.|
JANIE MCCAULEY
ASSOCIATED PRESS

OAKLAND - Catcher Stephen Vogt has been designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics, while rookie infielder Matt Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

Vogt hit .217 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 54 games this season with 36 starts at catcher and seven as DH.

A two-time AL All-Star, Vogt entered as a pinch-hitter Wednesday then played left field for the first time since July 2, 2014, at Detroit, and had several balls immediately hit his way. But Oakland lost a third consecutive game since a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees last weekend.

Also Thursday, the A’s recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson from Triple-A Nashville.

Associated Press

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