A’s roster moves: Gio Urshela activated, Seth Brown placed on IL

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Swapping out one veteran for another

The Athletics announced a roster transaction in the hours leading up to the second game of the Astros series, activating third baseman Gio Urshela off the injured list while simultaneously placing outfielder Seth Brown on the 10-day IL:

The Athletics reinstated infielder Gio Urshela from the 10-day injured list and placed outfielder Seth Brown on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 13 with left elbow lateral epicondylitis, the club announced today.