The 2017 season has been one full of ups and downs for the Oakland A’s. Fan favorites Sonny Gray, Sean Doolittle, and Stephen Vogt were all sent packing in an effort to bring on a youth movement before the A’s move to a new stadium.
Unexpected All-Star Yonder Alonso had a great first half until he entered a platoon with the struggling Ryon Healy and subsequently traded to Seattle. Oakland has had their share of surprises as well this year, with the stellar defender Matt Chapman being the most notable of the bunch.
As August comes to a close, the active rosters of all thirty teams jump from 25 to 40.