AL West: Is it time for the A's to make a change at 3B?
Apr 22 2025
The A’s continue to be one of the best offenses in baseball, and while there may not be many holes in the lineup to start the season, there are a couple. One of the biggest weak points in the offense revolves around third base, where Gio Urshela has been used primarily. To say Urshela has underwhelmed at the plate this season may be an understatement. He’s hitting .173 over 57 plate appearances without a home run or a steal, two runs scored, and eight RBI. One of the best offenses in the game could be a bigger juggernaut if not for the hole at the hot corner.
On the current roster, the A’s have two other options who can play third base: Luis Urías and Max P. Muncy. The problem here is that thus far, they are no better...
Almost!
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