When the Oakland A’s acquired starting pitcher Mike Fiers from the Tigers in early August, the return was initially listed as two players to be named later or cash. The first of those prospects turned out to be relief pitcher Nolan Blackwood, and now the second has been identified as starting pitcher Logan Shore, the team announced Wednesday.
The right-handed Shore was Oakland’s 2nd-round draft pick in 2016, but his pro career hasn’t yet matched that high pedigree. He was billed as a polished fast-track candidate out of college, with a chance to rise up the minors quickly and find a home in the back of a rotation.