The Oakland A’s already traded away three of their biggest stars this month as they begin another rebuild, and there are still two more on the block. However, the latest rumors around pitcher Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas have cooled off.
MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Wednesday afternoon that “teams are getting the impression the A’s now may well hold onto” Manaea and Montas, and that it’s “quite possible they keep both — into the season anyway.”
The future is especially uncertain for Montas. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that “Oakland currently is focused” on potential Manaea deals, while “waiting to decide how to proceed” on Montas.