The Athletics announced some roster shuffling just hours before their series opener against the Mariners, making a (partially forced) change to the bullpen:
We have made the following roster moves. https://t.co/jKeUDveoCI pic.twitter.com/NG1v1inRYb
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) June 4, 2024
The big news is the return of Sean Newcomb. The left-handed reliever has missed the whole season up to this point after suffering a sprained knee during spring training. The 30-year old was solid for the Athletics last season, albeit in just seven games. The hope is that Newcomb can show that last year’s September performance wasn’t a fluke and the club is adding a formidable lefty to the ‘pen.