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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Mike Fiers in danger of missing Opening Day

Oakland A’s wasting time stretching out Cole Irvin

Jose Canseco shoots his shot with Jennifer Lopez

Oakland A’s reunion with Yoenis Cespedes not happening

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Daulton Jefferies #66 of the Oakland Athletics throws in his major league debut against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on September 12, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mike Fiers injury could open door for Daulton Jefferies

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s disrespected in list of top starting rotations

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: Nik Turley #23 of the Oakland Athletics in action during a preseason game against the Cincinnati Reds at Hohokam Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Nik Turley pitching his way off of Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jake Diekman #35 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during Game One of the Wild Card Round against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 4-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Can Jake Diekman Recapture His 2020 Magic?

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics in action during a preseason game against the Cincinnati Reds at Hohokam Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three players impressing thus far in spring training

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Chris Bassitt possibly on pace for Oakland A’s Opening Day start

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics throws the ball to first base against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 13, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Jed Lowrie could make 2021 Oakland A’s debut on Tuesday

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 02: Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during the MLB spring training game on March 02, 2021 at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Tony Kemp looking to find way into Oakland A’s lineup

BRONX, NY: Jose Canseco of the Oakland A's is greeted by fellow Bash Brother Mark McGwire during an MLB game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Jose Canseco played for the Oakland A's from 1985 -1992. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Jose Canseco drops another bomb on Mark McGwire

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 24: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics plays second base during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on September 24, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 7-3. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Jed Lowrie getting closer to returning to action

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 22: Relief pitcher Fernando Rodney #56 of the Oakland Athletics leaves the game after giving up a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Former Oakland A’s pitcher Fernando Rodney heading to Mexico

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Manager Bob Melvin #6, Matt Chapman #26, Bench Coach Ryan Christenson #29 and Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at RingCentral Coliseum on August 20, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Diamondbacks 5-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s ranked ninth in World Series favorites

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a three run home run against the Houston Astros with teammate Mark Canha #20 during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The perfect bandwagon team for 2021

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers looks on in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 04, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Elvis Andrus looking to fill leadership void on Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 5: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the San Diego Padres at RingCentral Coliseum on September 5, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Padres 8-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Matt Chapman – the most valuable member of the Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Mark Canha to see majority of playing time in left

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 14: Paul Blackburn #58 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 14, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s will still have Paul Blackburn in their system

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game One of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Expect Big Things From Matt Olson in 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics throws to the plate against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Frankie Montas hoping to be ready for Opening Day

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 18: A.J. Puk #31 of the Oakland Athletics throws in the bullpen during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 18, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s ready to unleash A.J. Puk this season

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 3: Jed Lowrie #8 and Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics talk in the dugout prior to the game against the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 3, 2018 New York, New York. The Yankees defeated the Athletics 7-2. Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: What is Going On at Second Base?

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Dustin Fowler #11 of the Oakland Athletics catches a fly ball in the spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at HoHoKam Stadium on February 24, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Dustin Fowler may finally get his chance with Pittsburgh Pirates

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a three run home run against the Houston Astros with teammate Mark Canha #20 during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s 12th in latest MLB.com power rankings

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Paul Blackburn #58 of the Oakland Athletics throws a warm up pitch during the spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 23, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s make inevitable move with Paul Blackburn