A’s roster moves: Jack Perkins recalled, Michael Kelly optioned
Getting the likely starter for Friday’s game to the active roster
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 21: Jack Perkins #50 of the Athletics delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on August 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Athletics defeated the Twins 8-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images The A’s announced a roster move on Thursday morning.
The club has recalled right-hander Jack Perkins while optioning righty reliever Michael Kelly to Triple-A: The A's have recalled RHP Jack Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned RHP Michael Kelly to Las Vegas. — A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) April 9, 2026 It looks like the club has settled on Perkins taking the rotation spot that was vacated by Luis Morales earlier this week. Perkins, who came into camp vying for a spot in the season-opening rotation, had a decent spring but was always a long shot to jump over someone else for a spot.
Instead he began his season in Las Vegas with the Aviators, with whom he made three relief appearances lasting a total of just seven innings of work. That means he’s likely going to be on a short pitch limit at least in the early going. It’s being speculated that he’ll work with JT Ginn, with one or the other piggybacking off the other.
We’ll see how it works on Friday against the Mets. To make room on the roster the club demoted right-handed reliever Michael Kelly to Triple-A. Kelly, who had been viewed as a potential late-game option for manager Mark Kotsay in the bullpen, has had a tough start to his season, allowing runs in three of his four appearances.