Updated at 4:12 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2007
Athletics send Komine back to Triple-A Sacramento
Advertiser Staff and News Services
The Oakland Athletics activated designated hitter Mike Piazza from the 15-day disabled list today and optioned right-handed pitcher Shane Komine to Triple-A Sacramento.Komine, a Kalani High alum from Honolulu, was 0-0 with a 4.70 ERA in two relief appearances with the A's. Komine and A's catcher Kurt Suzuki of Maui became the first all-Hawai'i battery in Major League history Tuesday night when Komine entered a game against Texas.
It was Komine's second stint with the A's this season. He was called up June 18 then sent back to Sacramento on June 22 without making an appearance. He was re-called on July 3.
Piazza was placed on the disabled list with a sprained right shoulder.
The Athletics host Baltimore tonight.
