It’s only been slightly over a week since the MLB lockout ended last Thursday afternoon, and already the Oakland A’s 40-man roster has seen quite a shakeup. That’s not surprising, as they were expected to begin rebuilding, but it’s sure happened in a hurry.
The A’s traded away three All-Stars in the span of five days. Gone are pitcher Chris Bassitt to the Mets, first baseman Matt Olson to the Braves, and third baseman Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays, with more big names on the way out soon.