From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Target Field
Unhappy with the performance of the A’s bullpen? Try being manager Bob Melvin, who’s tried pretty much every combination this season and can’t quite find the right recipe.
Oakland’s bullpen has a 4.82 ERA this season, highest in the league. They’ve had scoreless outings twice in the past 13 games. And they’re responsible for half of Oakland’s losses.
So tonight, Melvin hinted, perhaps you’ll see closer Tyler Clippard much earlier.