The Oakland Athletics are back in action Monday where they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in Cactus League action. Mitch Spence will make his A’s debut for Oakland while the Diamondbacks will go with left-hander Blake Walston. Russ Springer was originally slated to start Monday, but was pushed back due to a cut on his finger.
Esteury Ruiz is back in the leadoff spot for Monday’s game and will play center field. He will be flanked by Miguel Andujar in left and Brent Rooker in right. Aledmys Diaz gets a start at third base with Nick Allen at short, Abraham Toro at second and Ryan Noda at first.