Pina was released by the A's on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pina was reinstated from the injured list Monday and designated for assignment, and he won't be sticking around the organization. He's been sidelined by injuries for much of the season and has played in just four big-league games.

Oakland reinstated Pina (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Pina has healed up from the bruised left wrist that sent him to the IL on July 14 and recently wrapped up a six-game rehab assignment, but the Athletics no longer had room for the veteran on the big-league roster with top prospect Tyler Soderstrom having since joined Shea Langeliers as the team's second catcher. The 36-year-old may appeal to teams seeking an experienced, defensive-savvy catcher with a bit of pop, though his $4.5 million salary for 2023 might be too rich for a No. 2 backstop. However, if Pina goes unclaimed off waivers and elects free agency, he could have a larger pool of suitors who would be willing to bring him aboard at a more team-friendly rate.

Pina (wrist) started at catcher and played a full nine innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sugar Land on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two walks and three runs.

EDGE Analysis

Pina's day at the plate was certainly a success in its own right, yet the veteran's ability to log a full nine innings behind the dish is what arguably inched him closer to a big-league return. Pina had also taken a full game's worth of plate appearances at designated hitter Saturday, but manager Mark Kotsay had previously stated he wanted to see the 36-year-old catch entire games on back-to-back days before springing him from the injured list.

Pina (wrist) started at catcher and played seven innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Sugar Land on Friday, going 0-for-3.

EDGE Analysis

Pina had handled designated hitter duties during his most recent rehab game with the Aviators on Wednesday, so Friday's move back to defense was another step in the right direction. Manager Mark Kotsay said earlier in the week Pina will have to play back-to-back full games behind the dish before being activated from the injured list.

Pina (wrist), who's currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas, isn't expected to be activated until he's able to catch a full nine innings on back-to-back days, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pina logged his second game with the Aviators on Wednesday and was in for its entirety, albeit at designated hitter. The veteran put in five innings behind the dish in his debut with Las Vegas on Tuesday, but as manager Mark Kotsay emphasized Wednesday, the requirement of having Pina prove he can put in full games there on consecutive days stems from a desire to ensure he has no restrictions once activated.

Pina (wrist) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and started at catcher, going 1-for-1 with a walk and two runs before being pinch hit for in the fifth inning during the Aviators' win over Sugar Land.

EDGE Analysis

Pina kicked off his rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Sunday and served as the designated hitter in that contest, so Tuesday represented a step forward on multiple fronts. The veteran appears to be trending toward a fairly brief stint down on the farm before being deemed ready for activation; however, it's worth noting the Athletics, which recently promoted Tyler Soderstrom, will be headed for a logjam at catcher once Pina and Carlos Perez (thumb) are both healthy.

Pina (wrist) began a rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A Stockton and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored while serving as the club's designated hitter.

EDGE Analysis

Pina was placed on Oakland's 10-day injured list July 14 with a left wrist issue but doesn't look as though he'll be in store for a long-term absence. Oakland already has two promising young catchers on the 26-man active roster in Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom, but the latter isn't particularly polished on the defensive end and is probably best suited as a first baseman or designated hitter. With that in mind, the Athletics could be comfortable carrying Pina on the roster as a third catcher whenever he's fully recovered from the wrist injury.

Pina was placed on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He exited Sunday's game with ongoing issues with his left wrist, and those issues have not subsided during the break. Tyler Soderstrom was added to the active roster and is making his big-league debut Friday.

Pina was removed from Sunday's loss to the Red Sox in the seventh inning due to ongoing issues with his left wrist, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop, who didn't make his season debut until Tuesday due to a left wrist injury suffered in spring, had taken a foul tip off the wrist of his receiving hand behind the dish earlier in the game. Manager Mark Kotsay opted to pull Pina for Shea Langeliers after the former struck out in the top of the seventh inning, his final plate appearance of a 2-for-4 day. "He's been battling the wrist for a while," Kotsay said. "It's been a process for Manny and it's unfortunate that it's a recurring issue. We'll get him evaluated and see how we go forward with him."

Pina went 1-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's loss against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

After going hitless in his first two games since returning from the 60-day IL, Pina finally got on the board Saturday, hitting a solo home run off James Paxton in the third. Though Pina hasn't hit over .200 since 2020, he should have plenty of opportunities to earn steady playing time with Oakland considering current starter Shea Langeliers is slashing an uninspiring .205/.267/.366 through 78 games.