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Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

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Scott Barlow - Should be in closer mix Barlow could begin the season as an option in the Athletics' closer committee, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander joined the A's on a one-year, $2 million contract in February after posting a 4.21 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 75:45 K:BB over 68.1 innings for the Reds during the 2025 regular season. Barlow recorded one save and 16 holds, but he tallied 53 saves from 2021-23 and is an experienced high-leverage option for manager Mark Kotsay. The skipper shifted to a heavy committee approach last season after closer Mason Miller departed at the trade deadline, so the fantasy upside could be limited in this closing situation unless Kotsay's approach changes.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mark Leiter Jr. - Option for closer committee Leiter could be a factor in the Athletics' closer committee to begin the season, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact The right-hander joined the A's on a one-year, $3 million contract in December after being non-tendered by the Yankees earlier in the offseason. Leiter had a 4.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB across 48.1 innings during the 2025 regular season, recording two saves and 16 holds in 59 appearances. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay utilized a heavy committee approach last year after the departure of closer Mason Miller at the trade deadline, and Leiter figures to be a part of that mix early in 2026 despite his underwhelming numbers last year. He's given up one run on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks through four outings in spring training.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hogan Harris - Could be early favorite for saves Harris could lead the Athletics' closer committee early in the season, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay utilized a committee approach after the A's traded away Mason Miller last season, with Harris leading the way with four of the club's final 15 saves, and the skipper is expected to have a similar strategy this season. The left-handed Harris had a 3.20 ERA last season, but his 1.35 WHIP and 23.5 percent strikeout rate don't offer major upside, especially if the save chances are inconsistent.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres Notes: Major Sale Update, Infielder Has Oblique Injury, More Roster Cuts The San Diego Padres took down the Athletics, 13-9 on Friday afternoon and evened out to 10-10 overall during spring training. Each team unl...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Justin Sterner - Could be outside closer mix Sterner has given up four runs on four hits while striking out 12 and walking three across six innings during spring training, but Jason Burke of SI.com didn't list him as a closer...

Impact Sterner was effective as a rookie last season with 16 holds and a 3.18 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 70:21 K:BB across 65 innings, though he didn't pick up any saves, even after closer Mason Miller was traded away at the deadline. Burke listed Hogan Harris as the early favorite for saves with Scott Barlow and Mark Leiter also in the mix, though manager Mark Kostay isn't expected to utilize a true closer in the traditional sense.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz homered on consecutive pitches from San Diego’s Michael King in the Athletics’ Cactus League game with the Padres

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

A's astonishing 4-HR inning includes 3 straight on consecutive pitches MESA, Ariz. -- If there’s one thing the Athletics are fully confident about ahead of the 2026 season, it’s that their lineup is capable of s...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

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Can Muncy's glove at third base catch up to his bat? MESA, Ariz. – The Athletics have never doubted that Max Muncy could hit at the highest level. His abilities showed up in flashes over his fi...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams

AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz’s contract was renewed by the Athletics, and shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s deal was set unilaterally by the Cincinnati Reds for the second straight s...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gunnar Hoglund - Now dealing with back injury Hoglund (knee) is now dealing with a back injury that will delay his start to the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hoglund first suffered a right knee sprain early on in camp, but now it appears the back issue is the bigger concern. He has yet to make a Cactus League appearance and will not get into a game before camp breaks. It's unclear how long the back injury might shelve Hoglund, but he'll be ticketed for Triple-A Las Vegas once he's healthy.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colby Thomas - Ready to play outfield Thomas (elbow) is starting in left field and batting fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

Impact The 25-year-old has been dealing with elbow inflammation, so he's been limited to serving as a designated hitter in spring games the past couple weeks. Thomas is now fully healthy and cleared to play the outfield. He's yet to get on track at the plate this spring and has a .431 OPS through 11 Cactus League games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Muncy - Trio of hits in spring win Muncy went 3-for-3 with a solo homer, a double, an additional RBI, three additional runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Muncy reached base in each plate appearance, highlighted by a 429-foot solo blast off Ryne Nelson in the fourth inning. The infielder has mashed in Cactus League play, slashing .393/.514/.750 with two homers, four doubles and seven RBI across 13 appearances. Defense at the hot corner remains a work in progress, as the 23-year-old committed his third error of the spring Wednesday, though a strong showing at the plate bodes well as Muncy vies for regular reps at third base during the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andy Ibáñez - Belts first spring homer Ibanez started at second base and went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ibanez opened the scoring for the Athletics, driving his first homer of the Cactus League in the second inning off Ryne Nelson. The veteran has put forth strong numbers this spring, slashing .387/.441/.613 with a homer, four doubles and six RBI across 11 appearances. Max Muncy entered spring training as the presumed favorite for the third-base job, but Ibanez's impressive spring showing, coupled with his versatility to play multiple infield positions and track record of hitting left-handed pitching, gives him a compelling case to make the 26-man roster and see regular-season opportunities for the Athletics.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Morales - Decent showing in spring start Morales allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks across 4.2 innings in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander allowed a first-inning solo homer to Ildemaro Vargas but managed to navigate traffic and surrender only one additional unearned run the rest of the way. It wasn't a stellar outing for Morales, but it marked his longest appearance of the spring and an improvement over his first three outings, during which he allowed a combined seven earned runs across 7.1 innings. After posting a 3.14 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 10 MLB appearances (nine starts) and 48.2 innings last season, the 23-year-old figures to land in the Athletics' rotation to open the regular season, though a 4.67 FIP suggests some regression is possible heading into his second big-league campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Butler - Progressing toward spring debut Butler (knee) has yet to appear in Cactus League action but has seen extensive reps in live batting practice, simulated games and minor-league spring training games. The Athletics...

Impact Butler has been eased into action this spring after undergoing surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee last October and receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to address tendinitis in his left knee. Gallegos reports that the outfielder isn't far behind in his preparation for the regular season, as Athletics manager Mark Kotsay estimates Butler has had more at-bats than anyone in the organization through extensive behind-the-scenes reps. The 25-year-old played in a minor-league spring training game Tuesday, allowing him to see live pitching in a game setting without needing to run at full speed, which appears to be the final hurdle before he appears in Cactus League play. "I want to play really bad," Butler said. "It's a process. I have to trust the process. Trust the training staff, all the strength coaches helping me get back to where I want to be. I've been taking a lot of live at-bats... I'm still working every day just trying to get better and get back to myself."

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carroll swings axe-handle bat to help injured hand in spring debut SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Corbin Carroll made his Cactus League debut on Wednesday afternoon and took three at-bats against the Athletics at Salt...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Extensive behind-the-scenes prep has A's targeting Butler's spring debut SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For the Athletics, a starting lineup will not feel fully complete until it includes Lawrence Butler, something that has...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Joey Estes - Cut from big-league camp The Athletics optioned Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact After overcoming a herniated disc in his lower back, Estes threw 2.2 scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the White Sox in his spring training debut. He now finds himself cut from big-league camp a day later. Estes is ticketed for the Triple-A Las Vegas rotation at the start of the season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A's still weighing key roster battles ahead of Opening Day MESA, Ariz. – The Athletics are down to 46 players in camp with just under two weeks of Spring Training left, and while Monday’s roster cuts...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Joey Estes - Ready for spring action Estes (back) is scheduled to make his spring debut during Tuesday's Cactus League game against the White Sox, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact The right-hander finished last season on the injured list due to a herniated disc in his lower back, and he ramped up slowly early on in spring training. Estes made just three appearances for the A's last season and spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he struggled to a 5.51 ERA across 80 innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zack Gelof - Pair of hits in spring debut Gelof (shoulder) started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Impact Gelof was slow-played to open the spring after undergoing surgery last September to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he made his Cactus League debut Monday and started hot with an RBI double in his first at-bat that left the bat at 107.9 mph. After showing flashes of greatness during his rookie 2023 campaign, the 26-year-old has struggled to recapture that form and is coming off an injury-riddled 2025 in which he slashed .174/.230/.272 across 30 MLB games. A strong finish to spring training could improve his chances of making the big-league roster, though it's still quite possible that Gelof opens the 2026 season with Triple-A Las Vegas.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams

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Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams