The Athletics hosted the Colorado Rockies at their spring opener at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. Jeffrey Springs made his debut in an A’s uniform, getting his first start of the season. He was 2-2 last year with the Tampa Bay Rays in just seven starts after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Springs was sharp today. Despite giving up two hits in the second inning, his first twelve pitches were all strikes. Springs was replaced in the top of the third by lefty reliever Jacob Lopez, who coincidently came over with Springs in the same trade this past December.