OAKLAND -- The A's restocked their bench ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Royals, recalling outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville.
Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who held Kansas City to one run on three hits in a spot start for Trevor Cahill (Achilles) on Saturday, was optioned as the corresponding move.
Bassitt, however, could be summoned again should Cahill land on the disabled list. Athletics manager Bob Melvin said the veteran right-hander was "a little better" Sunday, but didn't rule out a DL stint.