The Oakland A’s are giving plenty of prospects big league opportunities. Here’s what that means.
The A’s are familiar with rock bottom and just as accustomed to climbing out of it. Oakland’s 2023 season was doomed from the start and overshadowed by the organization’s desperate escape to Las Vegas.
But for fans not completely turned off by ownership’s abandonment, the 2023 season also gave baseball operations free range to see what the organization’s minor league system has to offer. It may mean the 2024 A’s team will be brimming with prospects hoping to lift this beat-up team back to relevance.
Top prospects Zack Gelof, Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler and Mason Miller have had varying degrees of success and appear to be players the franchise can build around. In the last few days they’ve debuted top pitchers such Easton Lucas, Joe Boyle, and No. 13 prospect Joey Estes, will start on Wednesday. Freddy Tarnok made five appearances before undergoing hip surgery, but is expected to compete for a spot in the rotation next spring.
With nothing to lose this season, general manager David Forst and Co. aren’t afraid to throw some of their young players into the spotlight to see who shines. Or at least give them some run. The next generation of A’s should be a major part of the 2024 roster. The A’s are clearly looking ahead, so here’s a look at what it might look like next season.makes the A’s infield a true draw next season. Gelof is batting .268 with 18 doubles, one triple, 12 home runs along with a .859 OPS in 56 games heading into Monday’s game.
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