Travis Buck
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Born: Nov 18, 1983
- Debut: April 2, 2007
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
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Newsbreakers
July 6, 2009
Travis Buck has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the A's, according to the Contra Costa Times. The club recalled hurler Dana Eveland, and moved Buck to make room on the roster.
Our View:
Buck was viewed as expendable as he is only hitting .226 with three homers over 93 at-bats. He shouldn't be missed in fantasy leagues while working on his hitting in the minors.
June 29, 2009
Travis Buck is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento by the A's, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He is also expected to be in uniform at some point for tonight's game against the Rays. He holds a poor .235 batting average this season, but hit three homers over 28 games. He could be a decent source for power in deeper leagues if you can deal with his low batting average.
June 15, 2009
Travis Buck was activated from the DL on Sunday but was optioned to Triple-A, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Jack Cust will continue to start in right field and Chris Denotfia remains on the roster to provide a right-handed bat off the bench.
Our View:
Buck has been out since May 29 with a strained oblique. He is hitting only .235 on the season, but hit home runs in each of his last two games. There's a good chance that Buck is back up with Oakland later this season.
June 8, 2009
The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that A's outfielder Travis Buck is set to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. Buck has been on the DL since May 30 with a strained left oblique.
Our View:
Assuming all things go well during his time in Triple-A, expect Buck to return to the A's lineup very soon. Buck has been a bit disappointing this season, and his fantasy value is slim at best. No one should be rushing out to pick him up upon his return.
May 30, 2009
Travis Buck has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained left oblique muscle, according to the Associated Press. The club recalled outfielder Aaron Cunningham from Triple-A Sacramento to provide depth while Buck is out.
Our View:
Buck is only hitting .235 with three homers and nine RBI this season, and should not hurt fantasy teams while on the shelf.
May 18, 2009
Travis Buck has been playing with a sore left shoulder, but does not believe the ailment is a major problem, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Buck only has two hits over his last 11 at-bats, and is hitting .206 for the season. He does not hold much fantasy value right now.
April 1, 2009
Travis Buck was 2-for-2 and hit his fourth home run of the spring on Wednesday.
Our View:
Buck is having a nice spring with a .300 average and four home runs, but barring an injury to one of the A's regulars he'll likely come off the bench this season.
March 31, 2009
Travis Buck was 1-for-3 with a triple and three RBI on Tuesday. He's driven in 13 this spring.
Our View:
Buck will likely be a reserve this season, but could see some starts at DH and in right field. If anyone is traded (a-hem-Matt Holliday-a-hem) or goes down with an injury he'd likely become more valuable.
March 16, 2009
Travis Buck went 3-for-3 with three RBI, three runs scored, and a home run as the Athletics beat the Dodgers 10-8 on Monday. It was his third home run of the spring.
Our View:
Buck's development took a turn for the worse in 2008 thanks to injuries, a concussion, and an alteration to his mechanics. The 25-year-old will likely be a reserve outfielder this season, but if Matt Holliday is traded at the deadline, as some have assumed he will be, Buck would likely take over the starting spot.
March 7, 2009
Travis Buck was 2-for-3 with two runs and a solo home run batting from Oakland's leadoff spot against San Diego on Saturday.
Our View:
It was Buck's second home run in 20 at-bats this spring. The A's have a couple different ways they could work their lineup, but Buck is very much in the mix to start in right field to open the season.
February 25, 2009
Travis Buck was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Oakland's 3-3 tie with the Brewers on Wednesday.
Our View:
Buck never got it together in 2008 after a nice 2007. Shin splints and a concussion at Triple-A was the story of his season. He is battling for a starting job this spring, and he has been swinging the bat well. He is not a traditional leadoff hitter, but he may be the best option on the A's.
February 25, 2009
Travis Buck has altered his swing with new hitting coach Jim Skaalen, and Buck notched two singles in Tuesday's intrasquad game, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
Buck is slated to bat leadoff in today's exhibition game against the Brewers. The former top prospect is worth a look as a flier for AL-only leagues.
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