MESA, Ariz. -- Left-hander Ross Detwiler intends to sneak his way onto the A's roster with a strong spring showing. Otherwise, he's likely out the door.
The veteran pitcher, newly accepting of the swingman role, has a March 26 opt-out clause in his contract, and he plans to take advantage of it -- barring a dreadful Cactus League performance -- and become a free agent in search for opportunity elsewhere should he not make the team.
The A's, of course, would prefer to keep Detwiler in their system for depth, but there's currently no place for him on the Opening Day roster, considering the already crowded competition for the remaining spots in the rotation and bullpen; only one is up for grabs in each.