SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 28: Relief pitcher Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after the final out of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Athletics won 1-0. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
If the Oakland A’s keep Jesus Luzardo off the roster for four weeks once the season begins, they will gain an extra year of control.
Once the 2020 season begins, teams like the Oakland A’s will face a difficult decision. With just 60 games, every contest is vital, with teams wanting to have the best start possible to get into the postseason.