ARLINGTON -- Speedster Billy Burns rejoined the A's for Saturday's matchup in Arlington, getting a start in center field while manning leadoff duties against the Rangers.
His return, which allows the A's to rest a struggling Sam Fuld, prompted the organization to designate Cody Ross for assignment. Ross' 40-man roster spot went to outfielder Alex Hassan, reclaimed off waivers by the A's for a third time in six months.
Ross collected just two hits in 22 at-bats over eight games with the A's, who signed the free agent on April 8 after he was released from the D-backs.