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Billy Burns out of Oakland A's lineup (balls); Chris Bassitt recalled, Angel Castro optioned

The Athletics center fielder and leadoff man is day-to-day after suffering a "testicular contusion."

Oakland Athletics center fielder Billy Burns is day-to-day after suffering what the A's termed a "testicular contusion" after taking this foul ball into the five minute flu zone:

Well, if Billy Burns wasn't wearing a cup before, he'll think twice about it from now on... pic.twitter.com/KBuprB75A3

— Ben Guerrero (@brguerrero) July 25, 2015

Billy Burns' last day off was two consecutive games June 26-27 due to leg tightness.