Knee Sprain to Keep Weiss Out of A’s Series Lineup
CINCINNATI — Shortstop Walt Weiss was removed from the Oakland Athletics’ World Series roster today and replaced by infielder Mike Bordick.
Weiss, who sprained his left knee in Game 2 of the American League playoffs, did not recover the past two days the way he needed to if he hoped to play in the World Series.
“It’s really a shame,” Oakland manager Tony La Russa said. “Walt Weiss played a big role in our getting here.”
Mike Gallego will be switched from second base to shortstop. Willie Randolph will start at second.
Bordick, 25, was brought up in September from the A’s Class AAA affiliate in Tacoma, Wash. He had one hit in 14 at-bats (an .071 average) in 25 games with Oakland this season.
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