Sep 26, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Aramis Garcia (16) hits a two-run RBI single against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cody Glenn-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland A’s did not have many open spots on the roster when they came into spring training. There were a few bullpen slots available, but the bullpen is often nebulous at the start of the season anyway. A bench option or two may be open, but that is just a matter of filling out the A’s roster.
The most interesting battle may have been for the backup catcher role.