Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Sat 4/9/22 11:15 AM

McKinney isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney will be out of the lineup for a second straight game to begin the regular season. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter and bat second.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Thu 4/7/22 5:18 PM

The Athletics selected McKinney's contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to representing a lefty-hitting option in the corner outfield, McKinney is one of a slew of players who will likely be part of the Athletics' patchwork approach to the first base position following the trade of Matt Olson to Atlanta earlier in the spring. McKinney possesses decent on-base skills and a modicum of pop, but a dearth of speed and a career .215 average in the big leagues make him a rather low-ceiling fantasy option even if he were to find his way into a full-time role.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Wed 3/23/22 12:01 AM

McKinney, who's currently signed to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, is a candidate for the Athletics' open first base job, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney made his Cactus League debut Sunday and went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, starting that game at first base. The 27-year-old was in right field Tuesday against the Royals while fellow candidate Dalton Kelly took his turn at the position, but the lefty-swinging McKinney, who's flashed some pop in a pair of big-league stints thus far in his career, could make a case for the strong side of a platoon with an impressive enough spring at the plate.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Thu 3/17/22 12:39 AM

McKinney signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league camp.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney bounced around in 2021 as he spent time with five different teams, though he only saw game action with the Brewers, Mets and Dodgers. The 27-year-old hit .192/.280/.358 with nine home runs, 32 runs and 27 RBI in 300 plate appearances, and he could be in the Opening Day mix for Oakland, especially if the team continues offloading its top talent.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Wed 12/1/21 1:28 AM

McKinney was non-tendered by the Rangers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney was only acquired from the Dodgers last week, but the Rangers aren't tendering him a contract for 2022. Given the recency of the trade, the team could be attempting to bring him back via a minor-league deal. McKinney appeared in 116 games last season and hit .192/.280/.358 between stints with the Brewers, Mets and Dodgers.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Mon 11/22/21 4:57 PM

McKinney was sent from the Dodgers to the Rangers along with Zach Reks in exchange for cash considerations Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old has played for five different teams across his four years in the league. It's no surprise that he hasn't been able to stick around anywhere for long, as his career .215/.286/.404 slash line isn't nearly good enough for a corner outfielder despite his decent power. While he's landed in an organization where at-bats should be comparatively easy to come by, it's still tough to see him carving out an everyday role.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Fri 11/19/21 8:02 PM

McKinney was designated for assignment Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers opted to use his 40-man roster spot on a prospect. McKinney could be looking for an NRI deal after hitting .192 last season.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Sat 10/16/21 10:58 AM

McKinney isn't on the Dodgers' roster for the NLCS against Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although the Dodgers will be shorthanded at first base with Max Muncy (elbow) unavailable for the NLCS, McKinney will be left off the roster. He went 0-for-1 while serving as a depth option to begin the postseason.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Wed 10/6/21 1:45 PM

McKinney (hip) was added to the roster for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney had been sidelined since mid-September due to a left hip injury, but he began a rehab assignment last week and went 4-for-15 with three doubles, a run and six strikeouts across four appearances with the minor-league club. He'll likely serve in a depth capacity in Wednesday's wild-card matchup.

Billy McKinney
LF/RF FA
Wed 9/29/21 9:34 PM

McKinney (hip) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
McKinney has been on the injured list since Sept. 10 with a left hip impingement, but the Dodgers apparently aren't ruling him out from making a return for their final series of the regular season this weekend against Milwaukee. Before hitting the shelf, McKinney hit .146 with a home run and seven RBI in 37 games with the Dodgers.