PT TOMORROW: AL West—Rotation options

Oakland Athletics

The chatter among OAK beat writers suggests that rookie Kendall Graveman (RHP, OAK) is one of the favorites for the final two rotation slots. And despite a typically light 8/4 K/BB through his first 15 IP, Graveman has had an impressive spring, using his typical sinker/slider/cutter combination to rack up the groundballs, as he has throughout a brief but impressive minor league career (2.30 ERA, 5 HR allowed over 207 IP). Graveman has certainly outpitched teammates Chris Bassitt and Sean Nolin, and his 40-man roster spot lends credibility to the reports of his rotation chances.

But the reality is a little more complicated, given that the inexperienced Graveman has to beat out Jesse Chavez (RHP, OAK) and Drew Pomeranz...

Almost!

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