The A’s have optioned righty Joey Estes to Triple-A, thinning their pitching competition, as he struggled with a 5.51 ERA across his limited major league appearances. Luis Morales appears likely to secure a rotation spot despite a mediocre spring, while Jacob Lopez is vying for the fifth slot after a solid 2022 season. Top prospect Gage Jump, boasting a stronger fastball this spring, remains a potential candidate for a 2026 debut, although he’s not yet on the 40-man roster.
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