The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Otanez allowed one hit and one walk while retiring two batters in his lone appearance with the Athletics during his brief time in the majors. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by right-hander Lucas Erceg (forearm), who was activated from the injured list.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Contract selected by Oakland
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The Athletics selected Otanez's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
Otanez has appeared in 22 games out of the Triple-A bullpen this season, posting a 3.99 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB over 29.1 frames. He'll provide Oakland with right-handed depth out of the bullpen after southpaw Jack O'Loughlin was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Signs minors deal with Oakland
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Otanez signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Dec. 9.
Otanez was said to have inked a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in November with an invite to spring training as part of that pact, but evidently that deal fell through. It does not appear he has been invited to Oakland's major-league camp this spring. The 26-year-old posted a 6.08 ERA and 61:28 K:BB over 37 innings between the Double- and Triple-A levels in 2023.
