The Athletics recalled McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Sean Newcomb (elbow) headed for the injured list, the A's will turn to McGough to provide the big club with depth in their bullpen. The 35-year-old has surrendered 10 earned runs in just 12 MLB innings this season but owns a 3.18 ERA through 39.2 frames in the minors. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage work.

The Athletics optioned McGough to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough's brief time with the Athletics didn't go well, as he was touched up for five runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings covering three relief appearances. He's being replaced on the active roster by Mitch Spence, who was recalled from Triple-A.

The Athletics selected McGough's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough inked a minor-league contract with the Athletics back in June after being cut loose by the Diamondbacks. He's posted a 3.58 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 37.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025 but has yielded five runs with a 5:6 K:BB in seven frames in the big leagues this season.

McGough signed a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on June 5 and opted for free agency five days later. He has now found a new opportunity, though it's unclear if he'll see time in the majors as he has allowed 32 earned runs across his last 39.2 frames in the majors, paired with a 30:27 K:BB.

McGough cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency.

EDGE Analysis

McGough was DFA'd by Arizona on Thursday after giving up five earned runs in seven innings with the big club. After passing through waivers unclaimed, the 35-year-old reliever will now attempt to latch on with another organization -- likely on a minor-league deal.

The Diamondbacks designated McGough for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to left-hander Andrew Saalfrank, who was reinstated after serving a one-year suspension. McGough is likely to go unclaimed off waivers after he submitted a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB in seven innings over his seven relief appearances with Arizona before he was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

The Diamondbacks optioned McGough to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough will give up his spot in the bullpen to righty Cristian Mena, who was recalled from Reno in a corresponding move. During his two-week run with Arizona, McGough made six appearances and gave up five earned runs on five hits and five walks over five innings.

The Diamondbacks recalled McGough from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough made one appearance for the Diamondbacks on May 3 against the Phillies, but he's otherwise spent the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he's posted a 3.55 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB across 12.2 innings. He'll provide depth out of Arizona's bullpen after Joe Mantiply was optioned to Reno in a corresponding move.

McGough was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was called up by Arizona a week ago and will return to Triple-A after firing two scoreless frames in Saturday's contest. McGough struggled to a 7.44 ERA in 26 big-league appearances last season and will likely be limited to middle relief if he rejoins the Diamondbacks later this year.

The Diamondbacks selected McGough's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McGough signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in February after Arizona declined his $4 million team option for 2025 in November. He's appeared in eight games at Triple-A, posting a 4.82 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings. The move corresponds with Yilber Diaz being optioned to Reno and J.P. Feyereisen being designated for assignment.