MIAMI — As the A’s youth movement continues at the big-league level, top third-base prospect Matt Chapman is set to join the party Thursday.
A team source said Chapman will be called up now that gaining “super two” arbitration status is no longer possible. He was not in Triple-A Nashville’s lineup Wednesday night and is expected to be available for Oakland’s home game against the Yankees on Thursday.
Meanwhile, playing time for some veterans is dipping substantially.
Trevor Plouffe was not at third base again Wednesday and potentially could be designated for assignment to make room for Chapman.