The Oakland Athletics will continue their season opening homestand Monday when they begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. Oakland has dropped two straight games and have been out scored 19-1 since their Opening Day win. James Kaprielian will make his season debut in the opener Monday while Zach Plesac will get the start for Cleveland.
Kaprielian had a delayed start to the spring after offseason shoulder surgery, but pitched well as he ramped up with no problems allowing five runs while striking out 19 in 16 innings during the Cactus League. The A’s rotation has been beat up the last two days so they could use a good outing from Kaprielian.