Sep 11, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
With 17 games in as many days, the Oakland A’s were going to have some tough decisions to make with their starting rotation. Activating Mike Fiers earlier this week certainly helped, as he would provide a strong option as a long reliever if nothing else. But Fiers role moving forward had been in question.
The A’s provided a part of that answer on Thursday.