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MESA, AZ - February 18: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics tosses the ball during a workout at Fitch Park on February 18, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s showing faith in Frankie Montas moving forward

Jesus Luzardo could be the A’s Josh Hader for 2020

Oakland A’s: The importance of Chris Bassitt

Jesus Luzardo cleared to rejoin Oakland A’s

PEORIA, AZ - February 25: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Jesus Luzardo hoping to be ready to go once cleared

GOODYEAR, AZ - February 28: Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Tony Kemp finally getting his chance to start

SUPRISE, AZ - March 1: Franklin Barreto #1 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Suprise, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The long awaited breakout of Franklin Barreto

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Chad Pinder #18 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the fourth inning at Ring Central Coliseum on September 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Let Chad Pinder play all nine positions

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics talks with other pitchers during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sean Manaea may not wear a mask during games after all

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 13: Chad Pinder #18 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base to complete a double play during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 13, 2019 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-2. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Chad Pinder may see extended time at second in 2020

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 01, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the A's 5-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Liam Hendriks – Cy Young candidate?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics runs on the field prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at Ring Central Coliseum on September 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s fans start petition to get Matt Chapman paid

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: A.J. Puk #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 27, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

A.J. Puk confuses teammates with new look

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 07: A detailed view of Official Rawlings baseball sitting on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on August 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s find a site for their taxi squad

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 4: Bruce Maxwell #13 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 4, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Rangers 6-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bruce Maxwell

Bruce Maxwell not in majors because of Bruce Maxwell

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after running to first base during the first inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 24, 2019 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Matt Chapman puts A’s fans on blast with comments

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Jake Diekman #35 of the Oakland Athletics wears his mask during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jake Diekman at higher risk due to MLB incompetence

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics takes a lead at third base during the game against the Texas Rangers at Ring Central Coliseum on September 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien taking on leadership role with A’s

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Rangers 12-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Jesus Luzardo’s positive test shows issue for Athletics

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 22: Detailed view of Nike gear on Oakland Athletics player during a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Oakland won 7-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Howard Terminal project faces another problem

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 15: An Oakland Athletics hat and glove on the steps of the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 15, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s schedule announced, but does it even matter?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics talks with other pitchers during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sean Manaea considering wearing mask during starts for A’s

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics works out with other pitchers during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s COVID-19 test delays show why season is a bad idea

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A MLB baseball rests on the mound prior the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s trying to find facility for taxi squad

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 28: Relief pitcher Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after the final out of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Athletics won 1-0. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The battle to get past the Wild Card

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Eric Campbell #8 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo day at HoHoKam Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Eric Campbell looking for another chance at the majors

MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jorge Mateo #57 of the Oakland Athletics goes through running drills during a spring training workout at Fitch Park on February 20, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Mateo

Oakland A’s trade Jorge Mateo to San Diego Padres

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: Adviser Sandy Alderson, General Manager David Forst and Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane of the Oakland Athletics was the MLB Draft in the Athletics draft room, during the opening day of the 2019 MLB draft, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 3, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s officially sign Tyler Soderstrom