The A’s have two exhibition games coming up against the Giants next week, the only opportunities to face an opponent before the 2020 regular season starts.
Manager Bob Melvin announced Sean Manaea will start the July 20 exhibition at Oakland Coliseum, while Mike Fiers will start the July 21 preseason game at Oracle Park in a home-and-home with the A's geographical rival. Chris Bassitt scheduled to throw after that.
The A’s would have two days after that to prepare for Opening Day against the Los Angeles Angels on July 24.
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Melvin hasn’t made a formal announcement on that game’s starter, though he should in the next few days.