The Oakland A’s have a slew of new prospects from their recent rebuilding trades, and one of the top names is coming straight to the majors this week.
Outfielder Cristian Pache was informed that he has made the Opening Day roster, reports team insider Martin Gallegos on Monday morning.
The A’s acquired Pache from the Braves last month in the Matt Olson trade. His scouting report revolves around elite defense in center field, enhanced by blazing speed and a cannon arm. His fielding gets a rare 80-grade, a top-of-the-scale distinction reserved for the absolute best of the best, and he showed off that jaw-dropping ability repeatedly throughout the spring.