MESA, Ariz. - For the second time in three days, a non-roster player has opted out of a minor-league deal with the A’s. Monday, it was outfielder Alejandro De Aza, as The Chronicle had reported Sunday evening was expected.
De Aza, 32, was among the final candidates for the fifth outfielder spot, but the A’s might go with just four outfielders to open the season. In addition, Jaff Decker is the frontrunner for the extra outfield spot should the A’s decide to keep a fifth outfielder or add one the first week or two of the season.