PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: Infielder Mitch Moreland #18 of the Oakland Athletics in action during the second inning of the MLB spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex on March 18, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Oakland A’s have their core for their lineup. Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, and Sean Murphy are expected to be key pieces in the middle of the lineup, while the exciting Ramon Laureano helps set the table. Yet, as respectable as that group may be, the A’s need someone to step up to help lengthen the lineup.