Justin Lafferty

Freelance writer covering the #Athletics’ Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators & prep sports. Knuckleball aficionado. Social for @afspnational’s NV chapter.
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[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

New Aviators Notebook just posted:
- #Athletics pitching prospect Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang is an artist on & off the mound
- 2024 draftee Ryan Magdic impressed in Friday's Triple-A debut vs. El Paso
- Dallas Keuchel launched his comeback at Las Vegas Ballpark

https://t.co/VdakJknUfF

[A's Communications @AthleticsPR]

The A's have activated RHP Scott Blewett and designated RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.

[Martín Gallegos @MartinJGallegos]

Encouraging update on Ryan Lasko, who has made good progress in his recovery since the last update.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

@TheCaseFor @AviatorsLV You did great!

[Bob Kendrick @nlbmprez]

The impact of the Storylines mode of @MLBTheShow has been amazing! Millions of kids, like Fitz, pictured with me, have learned about the rich history of the Negro Leagues. He was excited to meet me and tell me about the players he’s learned about from playing the game! @Twins

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

The final line on Dallas Keuchel in his Aviators debut: 2 IP, 4 H, 4 R (4 ER), 1 BB, 2 Ks.

Yunior Tur comes in for the 3rd inning with El Paso up 4-1. #Athletics

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

According to Russ Langer, Keuchel is the oldest Las Vegas player since Jamie Moyer. The ageless wonder pitched two games for the 2012 Las Vegas 51's at age 49.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

As pitching coach Paul Abbott went to visit Dallas Keuchel, 38, in the first inning, @thelvballpark started playing Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?"

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

Dallas Keuchel warming up in the @AviatorsLV bullpen.

2015 AL Cy Young winner last pitched for Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 16, 2025. Signed a minor league deal with #Athletics.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

#Athletics acquired RHP Scott Blewett today for cash considerations. The Cardinals designated Blewett for assignment on Wednesday.

He's thrown 2 scoreless innings at the big league level this year. 4-1, 5.18 ERA in 37 games (2 starts) for Triple-A Memphis.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

Dallas Keuchel will start tonight for the Aviators. Manager Fran Riordan says the plan is about 50 pitches tonight. #Athletics

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

Dallas Keuchel has officially signed his minor league deal with the #Athletics, and he's been assigned to the @AviatorsLV.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

Dallas Keuchel has officially signed his minor league deal with the #Athletics, and he's been assigned to the @AviatorsLV.

[A's Communications @AthleticsPR]

The A’s have placed C Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee (retroactive to July 25) and recalled C Brian Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas.

[Athletics @Athletics]

We have made the following roster moves.

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and the A’s are in agreement on a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Keuchel, 38, will report to Triple-A. He last pitched in the big leagues with Milwaukee in 2024.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

SS Jonathan Ornelas, who was released last month by the Yankees, has signed a minor league deal with the #Athletics and will report to the @AviatorsLV.

Ornelas hit .299 with 9 homers this year for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before opting out of his contract.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

With Luis Morales, originally Sat.'s starter, back with #Athletics, Las Vegas' rotation for this weekend is TBD.

Ryan Magdic makes his AAA debut tonight for @AviatorsLV.

Magdic, the A's 14th round pick in '24 out of @MizzouBaseball, in Midland: 1-0, 2.86 ERA, 22 Ks in 22 IP.

[Athletics @Athletics]

We have made the following roster moves.

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

#Athletics first round draft pick OF Drew Burress will start out in the Arizona Complex League

[Justin Lafferty @jlaffertyLV]

It's 101 at 8:35 am with a high of 111 today (low of 95!). Pretty soon, it'll be time to bake cookies in my car. I do it the first time the projected high is 115, which isn't too far off.