How do you improve on a solid rookie season? Just get angry.
The Oakland A’s found a keeper for their rotation last year in Cole Irvin, and the lefty is back for more — with his sights set even higher.
The A’s acquired Irvin quietly in a cash deal before last season, and he responded with a breakout campaign. He turned in a full workload of 32 starts, and posted league-average results while generally keeping his team in the game most days.
- Irvin, 2021: 4.24 ERA, 178u2153 ip, 125 Ks, 42 BB, 23 HR, 4.