Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Mon 6/17/24 12:31 AM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom went 4-for-8 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored as the Athletics were swept in Sunday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom had three of his hits, including the homer, during the nightcap. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 13-for-38 (.342) in that span. The 22-year-old is up to a .250/.357/.464 slash line with five homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles over 31 contests. Soderstrom continues to see steady playing time at first base against right-handed pitchers, and he could push for closer to an everyday role if he continues to hit well.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Fri 6/14/24 3:55 AM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom got Oakland off to a strong start with a two-run blast in the second inning, but the team was unable to add any additional offense thereafter. The long ball gave the suddenly hot first baseman three homers over his past four games and extended his hitting streak to five contests. Soderstrom is slashing .353/.450/.882 with six RBI, five runs and a 3:2 BB:K over that stretch.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Wed 6/12/24 2:14 AM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom has homered in back-to-back games, giving him three long balls this season. He's also hit safely in five of his last six contests, going 6-for-17 (.353) in that span. The 22-year-old had struggled to get anything going earlier in the season, but he's now at a .222/.347/.413 slash line with three homers, eight RBI and five runs scored over 75 plate appearances. He appears to have leapfrogged J.D. Davis for the starting role at first base, though Soderstrom would still have the advantage if it ultimately becomes a platoon situation.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Tue 6/11/24 2:05 AM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Padres on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom gave Oakland an early lead with a solo homer in the second inning, but that was the only run the team ended up generating. The long ball was Soderstrom's first since his first game of the campaign, which took place May 8 against Texas. He's struggled to a .200 batting average with just six RBI over 71 plate appearances on the campaign, though his 14.1 percent walk rate has kept his OBP at a respectable .324.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Wed 6/5/24 6:10 PM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom appeared to have taken hold of a regular role at first base against right-handed pitching, but he's sitting Wednesday for the second straight game versus a righty (Logan Gilbert). J.D. Davis will receive another start at first base and bat sixth.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Sun 6/2/24 1:13 PM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom will start at first base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Soderstrom has now started in three of Oakland's last four matchups against right-handed pitchers and appears to have displaced J.D. Davis as the Athletics' preferred option at the position. Soderstrom is still likely to occupy the strong side of a platoon at first base with either Davis or Aledmys Diaz.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Thu 5/30/24 10:24 AM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest in Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom has now started just two of the last eight games for the Athletics and is hitless across his last six contests, so the 22-year-old would seem to be in danger of a demotion. Aledmys Diaz will get the nod at first base for Oakland on Thursday.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Sun 5/26/24 3:13 PM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Soderstrom finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with three of his absences coming when the Athletics have faced right-handed starters. After slashing .211/.302/.368 since getting called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on May 8, Soderstrom appears to have lost hold of his regular role at first base.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Fri 5/24/24 6:06 PM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Friday will mark the third straight game Sodertstrom has been left off Oakland's starting lineup, though he has entered as a pinch hitter in each of the last two contests. J.D. Davis will get the nod at first base once again while Soderstrom sits.
Tyler Soderstrom 1B ATH Thu 5/23/24 1:03 PM
Tyler Soderstrom
1B ATH
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Soderstrom had started each of the previous six games against right-handers, but he'll begin Thursday's contest on the bench as the Athletics take on righty Ryan Feltner. Soderstrom sports a .689 OPS and 42.1 percent strikeout rate in 11 contests with the big club this season. J.D. Davis will cover first base Thursday in Soderstrom's stead.