ANAHEIM – The A’s started their road trip with some wholesale roster changes Tuesday, putting center fielder Rajai Davis on the 10-day disabled list and putting right-handed pitcher Raul Alcantara on the designated for assignment list while promoting right-handed pitcher Cesar Valdez and outfielder Ryan LaMarre from Triple-A Nashville.
Davis had hoped to be in the starting lineup against the Angels Tuesday, but after having been held out for the final three games of the A’s series against the Mariners and then getting a day off Monday before the start of the road trip, the club believed it to be advisable to sit hit for another week or so to make sure he’s healthy when he returns.