Athletics recalled C Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt has batted .154 in four games with the A's this season. He should see some starts while John Jaso (concussion) is out.

Athletics optioned C Stephen Vogt to Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt went 2-for-13 (.154) in four games with the A's. He did hit his first career big league homer last Friday.

Stephen Vogt hit his first major league homer Friday against the Cardinals. With John Jaso hurting and Derek Norris slumping, Vogt has started three of the last four games. The homer, though, is his only hit to date. He'll probably head back to the minors once Jaso is healthy.

Athletics recalled C Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento. Vogt, who was acquired from the Rays in April, was hitting .325/.393/.541 with nine home runs and 43 RBI in 58 games in Triple-A this season. The 28-year-old offers a third option behind the plate, but also has experience at first base and in the outfield.

Rays designated INF/OF Stephen Vogt for assignment. Vogt is a career .299/.360/.448 hitter in the minors and can play a variety of positions, so he might draw some interest on waivers.

Rays optioned C Stephen Vogt to Triple-A Durham. Vogt was one of a host of competitors for the Rays' backup catcher job, but he receives the boot despite batting .296 with a homer this spring. Also able to play first base and the corner outfield spots, he should get a shot with the big club at some point in 2013.

Rays recalled INF Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Durham. Vogt will join up with the Rays on Wednesday. The versatile 27-year-old is expected to act as a utilityman.

The Rays are expected to recall utility man Stephen Vogt and right-hander Dane De La Rosa from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. The Rays could also call up right-hander Chris Archer. Vogt will function as a utility man while De La Rosa will pitch in middle relief. Neither figure to carry any fantasy value.

Rays optioned INF/OF Stephen Vogt to Triple-A Durham. He was sent down to make room for Hideki Matsui on the active roster. Vogt is 0-for-17 in two stints at the major league level this season.

Rays recalled INF/OF Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Durham. Vogt will be available for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old was hitless in 13 at-bats with the big club earlier this year. He'll likely be used as a left-handed bat off the bench and carries little in the way of fantasy value.