What It Means:

Brugman was recalled for outfield depth on Friday, and has started every game since then. He's showing he can do things with major-league pitching, too, so it's possible this promotion is a tryout for a longer stay near the top of the order. One of Brugman's best tools is his ability to get on-base, so that will help at the leadoff spot.

The Athletics have the fourth-lowest implied total of the day (3.46 runs) against Rays ace Chris Archer, who is striking out the fourth-most batters (30.0 percent), in a power-dampening park at Tropicana Field (.956 park factor). Despite the prime lineup spot, this is a risky game for A's batters.