The Oakland Athletics have their first day off on Wednesday, as they get a brief reprieve from Cactus League baseball. Because of this, starter Chris Bassitt will make a minor league start rather than a major league one to stay on schedule.
So where are the Athletics at this point in the spring “season”?
They have a 6-6 record, squarely in the middle of the standings. That’s not a bad place to be in Spring Training – Cactus League games are typically won and lost in the final innings, when the lineup is filled with a few regulars, but mostly players who may never have a shot at a big league job.