Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
The A’s bullpen suffered a significant setback over the weekend, with manager Mark Kotsay announcing that big righty Michel Otañez will likely be out to start the regular season.
Otañez made his MLB debut with the A’s last season and emerged as a high leverage relief option for the team with his high octane fastball, posting 14.56 K/9 and a 2.73 FIP through 36 innings. He reported discomfort after last Thursday’s appearance against the Reds, and an MRI confirmed his injury yesterday.
Per Martin Gallegos at MLB.