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The Athletics optioned Bido to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Bido has struggled quite a bit since rejoining the big-league squad at the end of May, giving up seven runs (five earned) in only five innings. He'll now be sent back to the minors in order to right the ship, and Anthony Maldonado will come up to replenish the Athletics' bullpen depth.

The Yankees optioned Sandridge to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barres on Tuesday.

Sandridge was called up to the Yankees for the first time in his career Thursday but did not take the mound during the 7-3 win over the Angels. The 26-year-old will have to wait until his next promotion to potentially make his major-league debut.

The Athletics recalled Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Maldonado was relegated to the minors at the end of May after giving up eight earned runs over six innings. Since then, he's allowed just two runs in 6.1 frames with the Aviators -- good enough to earn another chance in the Athletics' bullpen. Osvaldo Bido was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Tauchman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Tauchman will get a chance to regroup during the nightcap Thursday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts during Game 1. His absence will allow Austin Slater to start in right field while batting seventh.

Robert isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against St. Louis.

Robert went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts during a 5-4 loss in Game 1, and he'll retreat to the bench for the final game of the day. Michael Taylor will cover center field and bat ninth while Robert sits.

Meadows isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Meadows will take the evening off after going 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs in Game 1. Zach McKinstry, Wenceel Perez and Kerry Carpenter will start across Detroit's outfield with Meadows on the bench.

Baez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Baez continued his recent hot streak by going 2-for-4 and a run in the first game of the twin bill, and he'll get a chance to catch his breath during the evening contest. While he rests, Trey Sweeney will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Tigers.

Dingler isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Dingler will grab a seat on the bench for the final half of Thursday's festivities after going 1-for-3 with two runs scored in a win during Game 1. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Newman was removed from Thursday's game against the Yankees in the seventh inning due to an ankle injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Newman was sore after twisting his ankle, but he's expected to be available to play Friday versus the Astros. He went hitless in three plate appearances Thursday before departing.

Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Keider Montero is likely to absorb the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen. It will be the fourth opener assignment this season for Holton, who has allowed two runs with a 5:0 K:BB over four innings in his first three tries.