It’s Monday afternoon and the Oakland A’s are about to begin their ALDS against the Houston Astros. This morning, they announced the roster they’ll use for the series.
There is only one change from the Wild Card Series roster, and it’s to add an extra pitcher. Reliever Jordan Weems was added, and to make room for him, infielder Vimael Machin was removed.
This is a sensible move. The rookie Machin didn’t make it into a single game against the Chicago White Sox, and it’s difficult to envision a scenario in which he would.