At last, we may see the Athletics’ No. 2 prospect pitch in a major league game.
The A’s are expected to call up left-hander A.J. Puk on Tuesday in time for a crucial series against the Yankees. Here are some questions answered about the call-up.
What role will Puk play in the bullpen?
Puk but could turn out to be the jet-fuel that may ignite a stagnant and struggling bullpen as this postseason push progresses.
The 24-year-old left-hander has a 98 mph fastball and 90 mph slider with a curveball. The most important attribute: he misses bats, a key attribute in every team’s bullpen this era that the A’s have generally been lacking.