Lugnuts' Max Schuemann rounds third base on his way to scoring after a hit by Michael Guldberg during the fourth inning in the game against the Lake County Captains on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Jackson Field in Lansing. 210504 Lugnuts Home Opener 100a
The Oakland A’s have desperately needed that catalyst atop their lineup. That was a major reason for their acquisition of Starling Marte, as he provided another excellent defensive player, but also an element of speed that had been missing. However, as Marte is a free agent after the season, the A’s may be on the lookout for that element once again.