In theory, the Oakland A’s do not need to find a long term answer at short this offseason. They have Nick Allen waiting in the wings, a player whose glove is major league ready right now. Sheldon Neuse could slot into that spot, but his own future with the organization may be in question as he could be a trade target.
If Allen can prove that the offensive improvements that he made during the 2019 minor league campaign are sustainable, then he could emerge as the every day option as soon as 2022. But there is still the matter of finding a shortstop for the coming season.