May 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitching coach Scott Emerson, left, confers with starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) and catcher Sean Murphy (12) during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
There were all sorts of theories about Mike Fiers when he was placed on the Injured List. Given that the Oakland A’s were set to face the Astros shortly after his being shelved, there was speculation that his sprained elbow was nothing more than a handy excuse to hide him from Houston.