In a fairly under-the-radar trade deadline move, the Oakland A’s may have stumbled upon the best prospect they’ve acquired in their rebuild. Joe Boyle’s elite stuff has so far been held back by poor command, but he made big strides after he joining the A’s, which could make him the organization’s best shot at having a frontline starter going forward.
How Acquired?
With the A’s 2023 season down the drain by the end of April and very few tradable players, Oakland’s best chance at getting some prospect value was Sam Moll, who’d thrown 91 1⁄3 innings with a 3.