The Oakland A’s starting rotation was their biggest question mark last season, and shoring it up is one of their most important tasks this winter. Accordingly, they are “thought to have interest” in free agent pitcher Matt Harvey, reports Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports.
It’s been a whirlwind career for Harvey. He was a top draft pick and an elite prospect, and during his peak he was an All-Star who pitched in the 2015 World Series with the Mets. However, he’s also gone through both Tommy John surgery and thoracic outlet surgery, both of which are major procedures with lengthy recovery times, so his injury history is significant.