Jul 22, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) greets teammates in the dugout following the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sean Manaea has become a forgotten man in the Oakland A’s rotation. With Chris Bassitt ascending to the surprising role of staff ace, the incredible story of Cole Irvin, and the struggles of Frankie Montas and Jesus Luzardo, Manaea has been overlooked at times this season.
With the struggles in the back of the A’s rotation, and the inconsistencies that the pitching staff has dealt with, someone aside from Bassitt has needed to step up.