Perkins inserts himself into Saves picture for ATH
Apr 28 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics
NEWS: A’s RHP Jack Perkins has emerged as a candidate for saves.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: In a bullpen still finding its identity post-Mason Miller, Perkins has emerged as one of its most exciting and promising arms. Touting a 96 mph four-seam fastball supported by sweepers, changeups, and cutters, he’s displayed the ability to strike out batters (31.3% K%) while improving his control to limit the free passes that plagued him last year (-4.9% to a 6.3% BB%). With multi-inning saves in back-to-back appearances, Perkins has thrown his name into the closer ring. There’s risk that the A’s still view him as a starter or prefer to utilize him as a multi-inning reliever, so he may never become the traditional...
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