LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Chad Pinder #18 of the Oakland Athletics throws out George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros at first base as teammate Marcus Semien #10 looks on during the first inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Now that the Oakland A’s addressed their hole at short with Elvis Andrus, it was expected that they would move on to other areas of the roster. Mike Fiers was brought back as a depth option for the rotation, a possible fifth starter or long reliever.