OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates on the field following the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on September 8, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 4-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
The Oakland A’s bullpen was a buzzsaw during the 2020 regular season. Two of their relievers have been recognized for that success.
And then there were two.
The Oakland A’s originally had four players named as candidates for the 2020 All MLB Team. Relievers Jake Diekman and Liam Hendriks, catcher Sean Murphy, and starter Chris Bassitt were named as options for that honor.