ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 08: Trevor Rosenthal #47 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the National League Division Series at Globe Life Field on October 08, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The identity of the Oakland A’s closer had been a mystery this offseason. Jake Diekman had been penciled into the role, but the signing of Sergio Romo had put his role into question. Additionally, Lou Trivino was viewed as someone that could compete to be the A’s closer.