In order to get Seth Brown and Sheldon Neuse on the 40-man roster, the A’s had to remove first Nick Martini (claimed by San Diego) and then Wei-Chung Wang (currently in DFA purgatory). In the words of Al Pacino, “I’m just getting warmed up!”
You see, getting guys onto the 25-man roster is easy — especially after tomorrow when the rosters expand. It’s adding them to the 40-man roster that forces Oakland to make some tough decisions. Two casualties are in the books, but more are likely ahead in the coming days.
Last night for Las Vegas, Jesus Luzardo showed he is ready and then some, tossing 6 outstanding innings (6 hits, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K) and reportedly hitting upper 90s with his fastball.