A’s activate Piscotty from IL, claim Garneau off waivers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Stephen Piscotty from the injured list and claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.
Piscotty had been out since June 30 with a sprained right knee. He played five games in the minors while rehabbing and batted .304 with one home run and three RBIs.
To make room on the roster, the A’s optioned second baseman Franklin Barreto to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Additionally, right-hande