Athletics' Luis Barrera: Solid work at Triple-A level

Barrera has a .282/.327/.483 slash line with 18 extra-base hits (nine doubles, six triples, three home runs) and 27 RBI over 37 games since being optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 20.

Barrera has also gone 4-for-6 in stolen-base attempts and scored 26 runs, all while striking out at an acceptable 19.4 percent clip. The 26-year-old has logged 32 games at the big-league level thus far this season, and considering his ability to play all three outfield spots and the Athletics' desire to evaluate young players at the tail end of a non-contending season, he seems a likely candidate for a September promotion.