MESA, Ariz. — Don’t expect the battle for the A’s closer’s job to play out like a day-to-day drama.
Manager Bob Melvin said Cactus League results won’t play a heavy factor in choosing his ninth-inning man, and reiterating past sentiments, Melvin suggested multiple relievers are likely to be called upon for saves this season.
“We have four or five guys that have closed games before, so the tough part is identifying who is going to go where as the spring goes along,” Melvin said Wednesday. “… We feel we have a really good bullpen, and how that works out we’re not sure yet.