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Oakland A's make 1st roster cuts: Renato Nunez, Rangel Ravelo, Raul Alcantara optioned to minor leagues

First round draft pick Richie Martin was among four non-roster players reassigned to minor league camp.

The Oakland Athletics trimmed their major league camp by seven players ahead of Sunday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Third baseman Renato Nunez, first baseman Rangel Ravelo, and starting pitcher Raul Alcantara, all on the 40-man roster, were optioned to the minor leagues. Catcher Beau Taylor, infielder Josh Rodriguez, shortstop Richie Martin, and left-handed reliever Daniel Coulombe, non-roster invitees, were reassigned to minor league camp.

Renato Nunez

Third baseman Renato Nunez will start the year in Triple-A Nashville as one of Oakland's top prospects.