Feb 26, 2021; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (33) catches a ball at first base during a spring training workout at the Lew Wolff Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland A’s farm system is not what it had been in years past. With the likes of Jesus Luzardo and Sean Murphy graduating to the majors, the A’s system was due to take a hit in the rankings. Likewise, the continued injury woes of A.J. Puk, and with top prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Robert Puason yet to make their debuts, the A’s are not exactly the darlings of prospect aficionados.