A surprise acquisition last offseason, JJ Bleday possesses many of the skills the Oakland Athletics have thrived with in the past. However, he has one more leap to make before proving he’s worth playing every day and that he’s more valuable than what the A’s gave up to get him.
How Acquired?
Following a finally healthy and effective season out of the bullpen for former 6th overall pick A.J. Puk, the A’s unexpectedly traded him to the Miami Marlins for another former top pick in Bleday. The Marlins took the left-handed outfielder with their 4th pick in the 2019 draft and he made it as high as 20th on national prospect lists.