The Oakland A’s announced Friday that they’ve placed outfielder Seth Brown on the injured list following a positive test for COVID-19.
Going on the IL for this reason does not bring any specific time requirement. The length of Brown’s stint will be based on health factors that are not currently public. More details will follow if they become available.
To take his place on the roster, pitcher Daulton Jefferies was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas.
The right-handed Jefferies is one of the A’s top pitching prospects. He made one start for Oakland at the beginning of August and threw five innings against the Angels, allowing three runs and earning his first MLB victory.