Athletics recalled C Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt gets the call after mashing Triple-A pitching with a .364/.412/.602 batting line, three homers and 19 RBI over 21 contests. He'll serve as a third catcher but can also play some outfield and could see time in the DH spot.

Stephen Vogt (oblique) has been activated with Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt suffered an oblique strain about a month ago, but he's back to 100 percent. The 29-year-old will continue to serve as catching depth in the minors for now, but he could be a potential trade target for a team like the Orioles.

Stephen Vogt suffered an oblique strain Wednesday in a game at Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt will likely be on the shelf for 2-3 weeks. He was off to a 5-for-20 start this year at the Triple-A level.

Athletics optioned C Stephen Vogt to Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt had a terrific spring but was up against a roster crunch, with John Jaso and Derek Norris to serve as the team's primary catching options. The 29-year-old may be a trade target for a team looking for a catcher.

Stephen Vogt went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI against the Mariners on Saturday. The home runs gave Vogt three on the spring to go with a .395 batting average. Even with his strong Cactus League showing, there's a good chance Vogt finds himself at Triple-A Sacramento to start the year, as Derek Norris looks locked in as the starter and John Jaso is capable of backing up. It'll be one of the tougher decisions for manager Bob Melvin when cuts are made.

Stephen Vogt blasted a three-run homer on Saturday, leading the Athletics in an 8-1 rout over the Giants in Cactus League play. Vogt's three-run shot in the third inning put the final nail in Matt Cain's start. He finished the afternoon 1-for-2 plus a walk, with two runs scored and three RBI. He has punished the ball this spring, hitting .462 (12-for-26) with four extra-base hits and eight RBI. He should be a lock to make the Opening Day roster, and could see time at designated hitter as well as behind the dish.

Stephen Vogt went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI against the Brewers on Wednesday. A solid effort from Vogt, who is attempting to grab a slice of the playing time behind the dish along with Derek Norris and John Jaso.

Stephen Vogt is starting at catcher again in Game 3 of the ALDS Monday afternoon against the Tigers. Vogt also got the nod in the first two games of this best-of-five series and hit a walkoff RBI single to give Oakland a win in Game 2. The full A's lineup for Monday's Game 3 in Detroit: Coco Crisp CF, Josh Donaldson 3B, Jed Lowrie SS, Brandon Moss 1B, Yoenis Cespedes LF, Seth Smith DH, Josh Reddick RF, Stephen Vogt C, Eric Sogard 2B. Jarrod Parker is pitching.

Stephen Vogt's bases-loaded, walk-off single gave the A's a 1-0 win over the Tigers in Game 2 of the ALDS on Saturday. Vogt was in line to be one of the game's bigger goats prior to the hit, as he'd struck out three times in his first three at-bats. But in the game's biggest spot, Vogt lined a single past a drawn-in infield to send everyone home. It was a good spot for his first career postseason hit.

Stephen Vogt went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI against the Twins on Wednesday. Vogt had the distinction of driving in the first run of the Athletics' 10-run fourth inning with a single before also driving in the last run of the inning with a two-run homer. He's hit four homers in 110 at-bats this year, and the catcher is batting .273/.314/.445. With John Jaso unlikely to return this year, Vogt will continue to see playing time as September rolls on.