Athletics OF Travis Buck went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday at Texas, recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Sacramento. He hit .337 with one home run in 92 at-bats in the minors after hitting .154 with zero home runs in 65 at-bats in the majors.

A's recall OF Buck from Triple-A

Athletics' Buck goes 4-for-5 in Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics activated outfielder Travis Buck and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento prior to Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers. Buck, who was batting .154 in 15 games before being placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 24 due to shin splints, was 5-for-21 in six rehab starts for Sacramento. "He needs to get some at-bats to get his swing back," A's manager Bob Geren said.

A's option Buck to Triple-A

Athletics' Buck homers in Triple-A

The Sports Xchange reports that A's OF Travis Buck (shin splints) did not play Wednesday because Class AAA Sacramento's game at Oklahoma City was postponed. That might prolong Buck's rehab stint, which already appeared it might be extended: Buck is batting .167 in the minors, and the A's had hoped he would get his bat going again. He was hitting a league-low .154 when he was placed on the disabled list.

According to the Sports Xchange notes: OF Travis Buck (shin splints) went 1-for-4 and played all nine innings at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. He could be activated for this weekend's series at Texas, but it is possible the team will wait for his bat to show more signs of life. He is hitting .167 at Sacramento.

OF Travis Buck (shin splints) continued his rehab assignment in Sacramento and is expected to join the A's on Friday in Texas.

Athletics OF Travis Buck, on the 15-day DL with shin splints, began his Triple-A rehab assignment Saturday. He went 0-for-2.

Athletics' Buck begins rehabbing

The Sports Xchange reports Travis Buck will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Buck, who is recovering from shin splints, could be there a week or more.

The Sports Xchange reports that A's OF Travis Buck (shin splints) ran, hit, threw and fielded grounders before Wednesday's game. He'll probably do the same again Thursday and then go on a rehab assignment Friday or Saturday. He could spend five to seven days with Class AAA Sacramento.

Buck close to beginning rehab assignment