Apr 30, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Fiers is currently on the Injured List. The Oakland A’s pitching depth is still solid, but losing a generally steady pitcher such as Fiers, who has been capable of taking the ball every fifth day throughout his career, still hurts. This is particularly the case given some of the inconsistencies that the A’s have dealt with this season.
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