PT TOMORROW: AL West—Crowded OFs in OAK and TEX

Oakland Athletics

​The acquisitions of Khris Davis in February and Chris Coghlan in March made it abundantly clear that there would be fewer AB to go around in OKA and that in particular, the playing time of Mark Canha (1B/DH, OAK) and Billy Butler (DH, OAK) would suffer. After receiving 441 AB in 2015 and posting a credible 16 HR and 70 RBI in his MLB debut, Canha has been given just two starts through the first eight games, was just 1-for-9 (with a HR) entering Monday's play. The regular DH in 2015, Butler sat for five consecutive games through Monday—all vR—​and currently looks like the weak side of a lineup platoon option. While either or both of these right-handed hitters could see more playing time if and when...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Following the free agency departure of Corbin Burnes, will Baltimore add another starter or will internal options such as Trevor Rogers have to step up? Plus, uncertainty in the NYY infield, BOS' closer role in flux, and more.
Dec 30 2024 3:00am
The Royals have already added an infielder and may be looking to add more, which could cut into the playing time of Maikel Garcia. Plus, White Sox rotation sans their ace, and more from around the division.
Dec 26 2024 11:27am
NL West: Holes in the SD OF and rotation; back of rotation options for ARI and SF; and OF questions for LA and COL.
Dec 24 2024 3:20am
With Kyle Tucker out of town, the Astros need another starting outfielder, and Zach Dezenzo could be that replacement.
FREE
Dec 20 2024 9:02am

Tools