Oakland Athletics News & Updates

Junior Perez has snagged the 18th spot on our Community Prospect List, a bright spot amid a dismal start to spring training for the A’s, who were outscored 33-4 in their first four games. While the team takes a much-needed day off to regroup, fans are left wondering how an offense that was among the best last season has fallen off so dramatically. Lawrence Butler is making strides in his recovery from last October’s patellar tendon surgery and looks to be on track for Opening Day, but the roster’s early struggles highlight the pressure on young talents like Perez and Butler to step up. With no game today, it’s the perfect time for A’s management to reassess their approach and get this team back on track before the season kicks into gear.