Jorge Mateo was acquired by the Oakland Athletics in a deal that sent Sonny Gray to the Yankees. Along with James Kaprielian and Dustin Fowler the Athletics seemed to get a good haul for their former ace. But, besides Fowler none of them have been able to crack Oakland’s roster.
Kaprielian has battled injuries, and Mateo has struggled with an up-and-down minor-league stint. Mateo is now out of options and it’s now or never for him in Oakland. Can he grab a spot on the roster or will he be candidate for a trade?
Logic says he will not be DFA’d, he won’t make it through waivers, he has way too much talent.