A’s to Use Internal Players for Third Base

The A’s strengthened their infield by acquiring Jeff McNeil from the Mets, sending pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez and assuming $10MM of McNeil’s $17.75MM contract. General manager David Forst indicated McNeil will be the primary second baseman, while competition for third base will involve internal options like Max Muncy, Darell Hernaiz, and Brett Harris. The third base group is considered weak, with top prospect Leo De Vries likely starting in Double-A. The A’s aim to acquire a starting pitcher as their next priority, with a projected payroll now at $87MM.

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