Lemoine was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Athletics were forced to trim their active roster to 26 players by Monday, and Lemoine will be sent down after giving up six runs (five earned) in four innings over his last two relief appearances. The right-hander posted a 2.86 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 56.2 innings over 45 appearances (one start) in Las Vegas last year.