ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Daulton Jefferies #66 of the Oakland Athletics throws in his major league debut against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Field on September 12, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
In theory, Daulton Jefferies should be a part of the Oakland A’s future. But one has to wonder if he will get his chance with the franchise.
The Oakland A’s have an opening in the starting rotation and plenty of candidates for that role. As it stands, they are hoping that A.J. Puk will be the fifth starter, having penciled him into that spot.