Programming note: A's-Dodgers coverage starts tonight at 6:30 p.m. with A's Pregame Live on CSN California.
The A's recalled right-handed pitcher R.J. Alvarez from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, the team announced.
Alvarez fills the 25-man roster spot vacated by Tyler Clippard, who was traded to the Mets on Monday.
[NEWS: A's trade Clippard to Mets]
The lineups for the opener of the three-game interleague series between the A's and Dodgers in LA:
Oakland A's (44-56)
1. Billy Burns (S) CF
2. Marcus Semien (R) SS
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