The latest Oakland Athletics tidbits:
- According to CSN’S Joe Stiglitch, everyone currently in big league camp will head north with the Athletics for the Bay Bridge Series prior to the start of the regular season – excluding left-hander Sean Manaea, who is suffering from a groin strain. Stiglitch also reported that Manaea threw a side session on Monday, which signals that his injury isn’t too severe. Given his status as a potential mid-season rotation candidate, the A’s are probably just protecting him.
- This roster news means prospect Matt Chapman will be sticking with the team for the final few days before the regular season – an unsurprising development, given how impressive he’s been.