Alberto Callaspo will start at first base in Friday's Cactus League game. Callaspo has mostly played second and third base during his career, but A's manager Bob Melvin wants to test his versatility. He could be a right-handed alternative to Brandon Moss at first base.

Alberto Callaspo could see some playing time at first base in the next few days. Callaspo has played mostly at second and third base throughout his career, but he could be a possible right-handed option to Brandon Moss at first base. The A's obviously want to test him during exhibition action before committing to the idea.

Alberto Callaspo singled twice and drove in a run in three at-bats Wednesday as the Athletics defeated the Giants 10-5. Callaspo drove in Yoenis Cespedes in the first inning, the third of the Athletics' four runs in the frame. Callaspo has played mostly at second and third base throughout his career, but manager Bob Melvin intends to give Callaspo some playing time at first base throughout the season.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that Alberto Callaspo will likely see some time at first base next season. Callaspo shared time at second base after coming over from the Angels this past season, but the Athletics are looking to expand his versatility. Brandon Moss will likely get the majority of the playing time at first base once again.

Alberto Callaspo is playing second base for the A's in Game 5 of the ALDS on Thursday against the Tigers. It's his first start of the series. The full Oakland lineup: Coco Crisp CF, Josh Donaldson 3B, Jed Lowrie SS, Yoenis Cespedes LF, Seth Smith DH, Brandon Moss 1B, Alberto Callaspo 2B, Josh Reddick RF, Stephen Vogt C. Sonny Gray will be on the mound as the Athletics try to advance to an ALCS matchup with the Red Sox.

Alberto Callaspo went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Twins. The four hits matched a career-high. Callaspo smacked an RBI single in the first inning, a two-run homer in the second inning, and then singled in the seventh and eighth innings. The A's magic number is down to one.

Alberto Callaspo is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday versus Minnesota. Callaspo hit his seventh home run of the season against the Twins on Tuesday, but he'll get a rest 24 hours later. He's batting .269 in 104 at-bats since coming over via trade from the Angels. Eric Sogard will make the start at second base.

Alberto Callaspo hit his seventh home run of the season against the Twins on Tuesday. Callaspo's two-run shot off Twins starter Liam Hendriks in the fifth inning gave the A's a 2-1 lead, a lead they would eventually lose. The home run was the third baseman's second since coming to the A's at the trade deadline. Callaspo has hit .269 in 104 at-bats since the trade.

Alberto Callaspo finished 2-for-4 with two RBI in the A's win over the Blue Jays on Monday. Callaspo's two-run double in the top of the ninth inning gave the Athletics a lead that they would not relinquish. Callaspo has five doubles in his last five games.

Alberto Callaspo (forearm) returned to the Athletics' lineup Saturday. Callaspo missed two games due to a left forearm contusion, but it was never a major concern. He should continue to platoon with Eric Sogard at second base now that he's healthy.