Athletics names David McKay for assignment

David McKay, a right-handed pitcher, was designated

for the assignment on Thursday, according to the A.

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Lefty Ken Waldichuk, who has just received his first formal promotion to the major leagues,

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will take his spot on the 40-man roster. Cody Thomas, an outfielder,

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was also brought back to Oakland from Triple-A Las Vegas.

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In July, McKay, 27, was requesting an exemption from the Ray company.

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With the A, his third major league team of the year,

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he pitched for two and a third innings (Rays, Yankees).

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