OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jake Diekman #35 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-5. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
One of the problems with restarting the season involves keeping the players safe. That is a particular concern for the Oakland Athletics with reliever Jake Diekman.
Not too long ago, Major League Baseball owners unanimously passed an offer to restart the season for the beginning of July. It is a sign of hope, a step in the direction of having Oakland Athletics baseball within a few short weeks.