Neuse went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a Cactus League loss to the Angels on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse slotted in at third base and slugged his second round tripper of spring off reliever Aaron Loup in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old has now hit safely in three of his last four games with multiple plate appearances, and he appears to be making a solid case to stick on the Opening Day roster with the possibility of seeing work at both corner infield spots.

Neuse will have a chance to compete for playing time at the corner infield spots this spring, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He looks great," manager Mark Kotsay said. "Last year, he had time with the Dodgers and on that roster, I think he was utilized in the way that we probably would like to have that opportunity for him. But he's got to earn that spot."

EDGE Analysis

Neuse appeared in 33 games in Los Angeles, and although his .169/.182/.323 slash line left plenty to be desired, he did display some welcome defensive versatility by logging time at second base, third base, left field and right field. The 27-year-old, who also has five games of minor-league experience at first base, will have no shortage of opportunity to earn playing time at first and third base, which are wide open with the trade departures of Matt Olson and Matt Chapman, respectively. Neuse also has offered some encouraging early signs with his bat, as he hit well to all fields during Thursday's batting practice session and launched one ball over the left-field scoreboard and completely out of Hohokam Stadium.

Neuse was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse was designated for assignment by the Dodgers in early December, prior to the league's lockout, but he'll find a new home in Oakland, where he made his major-league debut in 2019. The 27-year-old appeared in 33 games with the Dodgers last year and hit .169 with three homers, six runs and four RBI.

Neuse was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse spent most of 2021 at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he still appeared in 33 big-league games and posted a .169/.182/.323 slash line. The move creates space on the Dodgers' 40-man roster for Chris Taylor, who re-signed with the team Wednesday.

Neuse has gone 5-for-14 with two homers, two doubles, seven RBI and four runs for Triple-A Oklahoma City since returning from the injured list Sept. 7.

EDGE Analysis

Previous reports indicated Neuse had been placed on the 60-day IL, but it turns out that he missed about two weeks while on the COVID-19-related injured list. The infielder struggled with a .182/.323/.505 slash line in 66 plate appearances for the Dodgers earlier this season, so he's unlikely to get another call to the big leagues unless injury creates a roster need.

Neuse (undisclosed) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The organization didn't officially give a designation for Neuse's move to the IL, but Castillo suggests that he is likely one of two players currently inactive for Triple-A Oklahoma City for Covid-19 reasons. Neuse spent significant time on the Dodgers' big-league roster this season, slashing .169/.182/.323 with three home runs across 66 plate appearances. His transfer to the IL, along with that of Luke Raley (undisclosed), allowed Los Angeles to add Jake Jewell and Ryan Meisinger to the 40-man roster.

The Dodgers optioned Neuse to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse's stint with the big club will come to an end after the Dodgers reinstated Max Muncy (personal) from the paternity list in a corresponding move. He was with the Dodgers for five days, appearing in all five of the team's contests during that stretch while going 1-for-7 at the dish. His demotion leaves the Dodgers without a true righty-hitting utility option off the bench, as neither Albert Pujols nor Austin Barnes fit that profile.

Neuse went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse singled his first time up in the eighth and ended up stealing second but was left stranded. It was his first hit in three games since he was recalled July 21 and it was also the first stolen base of his young career. He'll continue to provide infield depth and should see an occasional start every now and then to give a regular starter a breather.

The Dodgers recalled Neuse from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse has hit .285 with six home runs and 27 RBI at Triple-A since being optioned May 29. In 58 early-season at-bats with the Dodgers, he hit .172 with a trio of home runs. Neuse rejoins the big-league squad to provide some additional infield depth while Justin Turner (knee) is banged up and out of the lineup. Darien Nunez was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move Wednesday.

Neuse was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse will return to the minors as part of a shuffle after Cody Bellinger (lower leg) and Zach McKinstry (oblique) were reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. Neuse appeared in 28 games during his time with the big-league club and hit .172 with three home runs, six runs and four RBI.