A's activate LHP Scott Alexander from IL

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The Oakland Athletics activated left-hander Scott Alexander from the injured list Tuesday and optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Alexander, 34, opened the season on the 15-day IL with a left rib contusion and began a minor league rehab assignment May 3.

Entering his first season with the A's, Alexander is 19-12 with a 3.29 ERA in 283 appearances (13