The A’s made some moves at the trade deadline, but one of their key acquisitions for the home stretch is someone who was neither traded for or signed, but rather a pitcher making his return.
Sean Manaea was 12-9 with a 3.59 ERA and hurled a no-hitter against the Red Sox a season ago and will be making his season debut Sunday against the Yankees. He made five starts for the Las Vegas Aviators, giving up a combined five runs in his final four starts at the Triple-A level.
Though the Yankees have a fearsome lineup that ranks second in runs per game, the A’s get the luxury of facing J.