Freiman was optioned to Low-A Beloit on Wednesday. To clear a roster spot for Wednesday's starter Drew Pomeranz, the A's sent Freiman all the way down to Beloit, where he figures to play the rest of the week. During his most recent tenure with the big club, the 27-year-old Freiman went 6-for-21 with two doubles and three homers, and given Brandon Moss' struggles of late, he may very well return to a platoon at first base upon rejoining the A's.

Freiman went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Braves. Even though the A's suffered through a three-game sweep at the hands of the Braves, Freiman is one Oakland player that likely does not wish to leave Atlanta. The towering 27-year-old slugger belted three homers in just seven combined at-bats between Friday and Sunday. Freiman has crushed left-handed pitching to the tune of a .719 slugging percentage so far this season.

Freiman hit a two-run homer on Friday night to account for all the A's scoring. The homer was Freiman's first since he was recalled to the Majors on August 3rd. He has been used sparingly since his call-up with only 11 at-bats over 13 games. The homer on Friday could persuade the A's to start him again the next time they face a left-handed starter.

Athletics optioned 1B/DH Nate Freiman to Triple-A Sacramento. Freiman has batted just .212/.257/.394 in the majors this season. He was sent out in order to make room for Alberto Callaspo's return from the DL.

Nate Freiman went 1-for-2 with a double and walk as the A's topped the Blue Jays 4-1 Thursday in a game played under official protest of Oakland skipper Bob Melvin. The drama began in the second inning, when Anthony Gose grounded to Freiman with the bases loaded and one out. Freiman attempted to tag Munenori Kawasaki as he ran from first to second -- first-base umpire Vic Carapazza signaled a missed tag -- and then threw to Stephen Vogt for a force at home. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons won a challenge of the ruling that Kawasaki had been tagged, making Edwin Encarnacion safe at home since the force play no longer was in effect. Melvin lodged a formal complaint which was relayed up to the press box. Fortunately, the run didn't affect the outcome of the game.

Nate Freiman went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Marlins. With the A's having just tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth inning, Freiman blasted a three-run off of Andrew Heaney and it turned out to be just enough for the A's, who won 4-3. Not a bad season debut for the 27-year-old. The Athletics should give him plenty of opportunities to face left-handed pitching while he's up.

Athletics recalled 1B/DH Nate Freiman from Triple-A Sacramento. He's starting at first base and batting fifth on Sunday against lefty Andrew Heaney. Freiman is a career .304/.352/.453 hitter versus southpaws and will see plenty of time against them while he's up.

Athletics optioned INF Nate Freiman to Triple-A Sacramento. The 27-year-old did a nice job in a platoon role with the A's in 2013, slashing .274/.327/.389 with four homers and 24 RBI. He'll get another shot in Oakland at some point during the 2014 campaign.

Nate Freiman grounded out as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's loss to the Mariners. Freiman hadn't been available even off the bench for nearly two weeks due to an abdominal strain. He's apparently feeling better, though, and should crack the A's ALDS roster.

Nate Freiman (abdomen) will take batting practice before Friday's game against the Mariners, and if all goes well he'll be available off the bench. Freiman has been nursing a strained muscle in his abdomen, but has made significant progress in recent days and it looks increasingly likely he'll return before the end of the regular season.