Friday night was a bad night for a couple of former A's players.
After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Rangers, first baseman Chris Carter was designated for assignment by the Yankees.
New York called up first base prospect Tyler Austin.
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In 57 games with the Yankees, Carter his eight homers and drove in 23 runs, but he his just .204 with 70 strikeouts.
Derek Norris, an All-Star with the A's in 2014, was designated for assignment by the Rays after they activated offseason acquisition Wilson Ramos from the 60-day DL.
Norris clubbed nine homers and drove in 24 runs, but hit .201 in 53 games with the Tampa Bay.
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