In theory, the Oakland A’s could have one of the best starting rotations in baseball. With Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea fronting the rotation, top prospects A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo, and the dependable Mike Fiers, the A’s should be in good hands once the 2020 season gets underway.
That is, provided those pitchers remain healthy. Manaea and Puk had already undergone Tommy Joh surgery. Luzardo has thrown over 100 innings in a season as a professional once, and had a myriad of medical issues. Depth could be important, especially with Major League Baseball looking to get as many games as possible into a short window.