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Zack Gelof is officially entering his fourth season with the Athletics, and the questions surrounding his future continue to grow. While there’s excitement about his potential, he has yet to solidify himself as a staple in the lineup. The organization must decide how to best utilize him this season. Will he become the offensive spark they need? With the emergence of Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom, finding the right balance will be key for Gelof's development.

In other news, the Athletics won’t have Grant Holman on the roster anymore after he was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks. This opens up a spot in the bullpen and raises questions about depth as the team heads into Spring Training. The A's are likely to rely on bullpen versatility once again, with no clear closer in sight. Expect names like Aaron Civale, who recently commented on joining this


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Athletics Community Prospect List: Baez Takes 13th Spot
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Athletics Community Prospect List: Baez Takes 13th Spot
*In an effort to make the nomination votingeasier for everyone, I will comment, “NOMINATIONS”, and you may reply to that with your picks and upvote the player you’d like to see on the next nominee list. The next player to land on our annual CPL is right-hander Henry Baez. One of the return pieces for Mason […]
Waiting For Gelof: What Do We Do?
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Waiting For Gelof: What Do We Do?
This will be Zack Gelof’s fourth season in an A’s uniform. Isn’t that crazy? I think it is. Probably the craziest most interesting thing about his career up to this point (not counting the dynamic 70 game rookie campaign of course). Now according to Gelof himself in an interview with Foul Territory, the plan was […]
Diamondbacks Claim Grant Holman
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Diamondbacks Claim Grant Holman
The Diamondbacks have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Athletics, per a team announcement. Holman was designated for assignment by the A’s last week to make room for Aaron Civale on the club’s 40-man roster. Southpaw A.J. Puk was placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Holman on the 40-man…
Civale on joining A's 'awesome young group,' playing for 6th team in 8 years
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Civale on joining A's 'awesome young group,' playing for 6th team in 8 years
MESA, Ariz. -- Aaron Civale will enter his eighth Major League season playing for his sixth different team after signing a one-year deal with the Athletics.
No closer, no problem? A's likely to lean on bullpen versatility again in '26
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No closer, no problem? A's likely to lean on bullpen versatility again in '26
MESA, Ariz. -- The Athletics entered Spring Training without a set closer, and by the time Opening Day comes around next month they don’t expect that situation to be any different. “The next question is probably, ‘Who’s going to close?’ manager Mark Kotsay said on Wednesday as camp opened up.
Nick Castellanos explains what he learned from Phillies split as slugger begins new chapter with Padres
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Nick Castellanos explains what he learned from Phillies split as slugger begins new chapter with Padres
Castellanos, entering his age-34 season, will try to win with the Padres after the Phillies cut him loose this month
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