3:30 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) general manager David Forst said last month that Puk will get another chance to start in 2023, per Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle.

2:39 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (4-3) got the win in an extra-inning victory over the Angels on Tuesday, firing a scoreless 10th inning during which he issued a walk.

2:38 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (3-3) took the loss against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on one hit and a hit batsman over one inning. He struck out one.

2:26 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (3-2) was charged with the loss against the White Sox on Friday, allowing five earned runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning.

2:26 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (3-2) was charged with the loss against the White Sox on Friday, allowing five earned runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning.

7:46 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.

10:57 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) pitched one inning during Saturday's 3-2 win against the Yankees, allowing two unearned runs on two walks and a hit-by-pitch with one strikeout.

12:18 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (3-1) earned the win in Wednesday's extra-inning win against the Marlins, firing a scoreless 10th inning in which he issued a walk and recorded two strikeouts.

9:33 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) hit one batter but pitched a scoreless third of an inning to earn the save in a 5-4 win over the Rangers on Friday.

12:50 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (2-1) recorded the win over the Astros on Sunday, allowing one hit and recording a strikeout over a scoreless seventh inning.

1:13 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) recorded his ninth hold in a win over the Astros on Saturday, firing a scoreless sixth inning during which he hit a batter and recorded a strikeout.

2:55 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) allowed an unearned run on one hit while recording four strikeouts over 2.1 innings in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.

3:05 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (1-1) was charged with the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit and a hit batsman over one-third of an inning.

7:15 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) allowed two inherited runners to score on two walks and two wild pitches, taking a blown save in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners.

11:08 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) allowed an earned run on a solo home run over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Astros on Monday.

3:14 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) recorded his third hold in a win over the Angels on Friday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

6:52 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Tigers on Thursday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout over two scoreless innings.

4:32 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) who fired two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded four strikeouts in a loss to the Guardians on Friday, now has an 0.96 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across his first six appearances.

1:54 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

5:34 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (undisclosed) was transferred to the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:33 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was placed on the restricted list ahead of Friday's series opener at Toronto, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:49 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) allowed an earned run on two hits over two innings in a win over the Rays on Monday. He struck out three.

1:48 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) fired a scoreless seventh inning in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday, allowing a walk and recording two strikeouts.

12:16 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will open the season as one of three left-handers in the Athletics' bullpen, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:34 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Athletics plan to have Puk open the season as a member of their bullpen, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:03 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will be stretched out this spring and given a shot to win a rotation spot, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

5:31 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

11:28 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (0-3) was tagged with the relief loss Tuesday against the White Sox after allowing three runs on five hits across one-third of an inning, striking out one.

3:38 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, fired a perfect sixth inning in an extra-inning win over Cleveland on Tuesday, recording two strikeouts.

12:16 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Athletics recalled Puk from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Melissa Lockard of Athletic reports.

10:05 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) hasn't allowed an earned run and has posted an 11:3 K:BB over the 10.1 innings covering his last six appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas,

10:40 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) has pitched to a 1-2 record, 10.38 ERA and 1.92 WHIP across the 13 innings covering his eight appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas since being optioned May 28.

6:32 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) was activated off the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

4:53 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) allowed four earned runs on four hits over 1.1 innings while also recording four strikeouts in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday.

3:35 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM Monday.

2:59 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas against Salt Lake on Saturday.

6:54 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) fired a perfect inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Thursday, recording one strikeout.

6:41 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) will pitch an inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

6:18 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) was charged with the loss in Triple-A Las Vegas' defeat at the hands of Reno on Friday, allowing an earned run on one hit over one inning while also recording a strikeout.

10:46 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) coach Scott Emerson said Puk (biceps) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and will need "a couple more outings" before returning from the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:35 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

4:14 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) has yet to resume throwing off a mound, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "He's feeling some lingering stuff going on there," manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday.

3:43 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) hasn't yet thrown off a mound, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

6:35 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) recently threw from 90 feet, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:45 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (biceps) will be out longer than the 10 days required by his placement on the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:38 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left biceps, retroactive to April 7.

3:58 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) recalled from the alternate training sit earlier Monday, fired 3.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit, three walks and a wild pitch while recording four strikeouts.

8:19 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was recalled from Oakland's alternate training site Monday.

7:13 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Bob Melvin said that Puk's struggles with command concerned him during Monday's outing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

5:48 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) who made his Cactus League debut in a win over the Royals on Wednesday, came away satisifed with his two-inning outing despite ihis velocity topping out at 92-93 mph, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I'm just getting back into it," Puk said. "Maybe I'll get the velocity fully back. Maybe not. I'm more concerned about just going out there and feeling good, which I am. My shoulder is feeling strong and healthy."

8:18 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Royals and is expected to throw 45-50 pitches, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

8:44 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) who Martin Gallegos of MLB.com relayed Sunday could be a top candidate to open the season as the No. 5 starter, is likely to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, Gallegos separately reports.

3:15 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Bob Melvin suggested Sunday that Puk will be the top candidate to begin the season as the Athletics' fifth starter if Mike Fiers (hip) is placed on the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:49 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will throw in simulated games Tuesday and Saturday and should get into Cactus League action soon after that, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

12:10 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will face hitters at the Athletics' complex Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:04 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) could face hitters in live batting practice "pretty soon" according to manager Bob Melvin, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:01 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) put on an impressive showing during his first throwing session of camp Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He looked great. I think surgery really did a lot for him," manager Bob Melvin said. "There were times last year that you'd watch him and you could tell he was kind of feeling a little something and guarding his shoulder. That was not the case today at all. The ball had a lot of life, and he looked really good."

1:31 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) is progressing well from surgery and projects to break camp in Oakland's rotation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

8:44 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) didn't need any repairs during his recent surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:20 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) was shifted to the 45-day injured list Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:17 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will undergo shoulder surgery next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:20 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) could begin throwing again this weekend, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

5:57 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) shoulder issues are bothering him again, as he didn't throw as scheduled Sunday and has been shut down again, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

10:29 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will throw again Sunday, John Hickey of SI.com reports.

1:43 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) could join the big-league bullpen early next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:58 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Puk (shoulder) will throw again Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:58 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw to hitters Monday and will do so again at least one more time before rejoining the A's bullpen, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

12:22 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will be evaluated for his readiness to face live hitters after Friday's bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:11 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will likely need a handful of more bullpen sessions before being deemed ready to face live hitters, the Associated Press reports.

5:27 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:26 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) is now playing catch from up to 90 feet at the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose, the Associated Press reports.

6:15 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) is throwing from 75 feet, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:21 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) is progressing well through a throwing program at the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He feels good, so that's encouraging," manager Bob Melvin said. "I still have no timetable for him for when he gets on the mound or throws a bullpen."

3:24 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will play catch Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:31 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will be sidelined at least two weeks after receiving a cortisone injection, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

5:58 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a shoulder strain, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

6:30 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) has been long tossing from 120 feet and says his shoulder feels the best it has in awhile, Susan Sulsser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:45 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) could have an opportunity to start the 2020 campaign in the starting rotation due to the significantly delayed start to the regular season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

3:56 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) is expected to resume throwing as early as Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

3:36 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) strained shoulder likely takes him out of contention for an Opening Day rotation spot, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

12:22 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) needs more strength work before he resumes throwing, Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:38 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Neal ElAttrache confirmed Puk has nothing structurally wrong with his shoulder, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

12:54 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (shoulder) will meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday in what manager Bob Melvin labeled as a prescheduled visit, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

6:59 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) was diagnosed with a mild left shoulder strain Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:59 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) who fired a scoreless first inning during which he issued a walk and recorded a strikeout in Saturday's 12-2 Cactus League loss to the Cubs, impressed with his full repertoire of pitches, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "The changeup that he didn't have last year, that's what is going to make him who he is," manager Bob Melvin said. "His fastball even plays up because of it. He looked really good."

4:12 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will start the Athletics' Cactus League opener Saturday against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

12:56 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) is not currently on any specific innings limit, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:08 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) will be a starter for the A's this season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

12:01 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Bob Melvin confirmed Sunday that Puk will remain in the bullpen for the final week of the regular season, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:40 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (2-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Royals on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts over two innings.

2:58 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) secured his second hold in a win over the Rangers on Friday, firing two perfect frames during which he recorded a strikeout.

1:24 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (1-0) recorded his first big-league victory in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run while also issuing a walk and recording two strikeouts over two innings.

12:34 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) who is fully healthy, hasn't logged an appearance since Aug. 26 due to manager Bob Melvin wanting to remain selective about when to utilize him, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I talked to him about that today," Melvin said. "We'll get him in the right spot and get him rolling. It was a lot to throw at him. We'll try to find a good spot."

10:07 AM - A.J. Puk (OAK) retired one of the three hitters he faced and was credited with a hold in his MLB debut Wednesday in the Athletics' 6-4 triumph over the Yankees.

2:06 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Tuesday's game against New York.

12:44 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Athletics plan to select Puk's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

10:39 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (elbow) will be promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports. is expected to join Oakland's bullpen in August, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:32 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (elbow) will start for High-A Stockton on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:44 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) Bob Melvin said Sunday that Puk (elbow) could work out of the Athletics bullpen once he's reached the finish line in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "The guys who had Tommy John, yeah, there's some serious thought to that, to be able to use their innings and not lose them very quickly," Melvin said of Puk and Jharel Cotton. "That's being bantered about, yes."

4:44 PM - A.J. Puk (OAK) (elbow) will throw another simulated game Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.