Because Chris Hatcher hasn’t appeared in a big-league game since June 22, there might be some questions about what the right-hander whom the A’s acquired from the Dodgers on Tuesday will bring to the Oakland bullpen.
Talking with him for a few minutes in the Coliseum clubhouse before Wednesday’s game against Kansas City, it’s clear he brought one thing: a sense of humor.
“I’ve been a closer,” Hatcher said, quickly adding, “Excuse me, I take that back: I’ve closed some games in the big leagues. I’ve been the first guy out of the ’pen. I’ve come in in the third inning.