Daric Barton delivered a solo homer Saturday in the win over the Mariners. Barton has started three of four games since returning to the majors and gone 2-for-11 with three RBI so far. He may well be bumped off the roster when Chris Young returns from the disabled list, but in the meantime, he has a little value in AL-only leagues.

Athletics purchased the contract of 1B Daric Barton from Triple-A Sacramento. He'll take the place of Josh Reddick (wrist) on the active roster and should see a decent amount of playing time at first base in the coming days, with Brandon Moss playing more in the outfield. Barton was hitting .287/.422/.465 with three home runs, 21 RBI and an .887 OPS in 29 games at Triple-A this season. Of course, it's been a long time since he's produced at the major league level, so he's only worth considering in deeper AL-only leagues.

Daric Barton is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Wednesday's game. He'll take the place of Josh Reddick (wrist) on the active roster. Barton, 27, is hitting .287/.422/.465 with three home runs, 21 RBI and an .887 OPS in 29 games at Triple-A this season. He figures to get the bulk of the playing time at first base in the short-term while Brandon Moss will help the A's injury-plagued outfield. There isn't much fantasy upside to be had.

Athletics sent 1B Daric Barton outright to Triple-A Sacramento. Barton was designated for assignment by the A's on March 29 and passed through waivers without drawing interest from another team. The 27-year-old first baseman is a .249/.360/.371 career hitter in the major leagues.

Athletics designated 1B Daric Barton for assignment. It's been a tough fall from grace for the former first-round pick and highly touted prospect. Barton hit a miserable .204/.338/.292 with one homer in 136 plate appearances in 2012, and the results this spring were eerily similar. He'll likely latch on elsewhere, though it will have to be on a minor league deal.

Athletics and 1B Daric Barton avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. He could make an additional $250,000 with incentives. Barton earned the same $1.1 million salary in 2012 while batting just .204/.338/.292 with one home run and a .630 OPS in 136 plate appearances. The new deal isn't guaranteed, so the A's could cut bait during spring training and only be responsible for a portion of the contract.

Athletics recalled 1B Daric Barton from Triple-A Sacramento. Barton was optioned to the minors in June after batting just .198/.325/.283 in 126 plate appearances. He is unlikely to see much action down the stretch.

Athletics optioned 1B Daric Barton to Triple-A Sacramento. Barton was hitting just .198/.325/.283 in 126 plate appearances since returning from the disabled list, and was expendable with Kila Ka'aihue on the active roster. He'll need to prove he's fully healthy before being considered for a promotion.

The San Francisco Chronicle suggests Daric Barton's roster spot could be in jeopardy. With Brandon McCarthy expected to come off the disabled list (shoulder) Saturday, a position player, likely Barton or Kila Ka'aihue, will be dropped. Working against Barton is the fact he has options left. Ka'aihue, if demoted, would be subject to waivers.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said the recently activated Daric Barton will be "for most part our everyday first baseman." There was some thought that he may share time with Kila Ka'aihue, but evidently Barton will be in the lineup most days. Unfortunately, with a career .252 average and 26 homers over 1,470 at-bats, he simply doesn't offer much in the way of upside for fantasy owners.