The Oakland Athletics are seemingly realistic about their situation in the stacked American League West. The team has not found any sort of consistency this season and the front office has decided to change things up a bit.
Stephen Vogt’s departure signals the A’s focus on gearing up for the future. Vogt was an integral part of those playoff teams in 2013 and 2014. He also represented the A’s at two All-Star Games (’14 & ’15), but his presence in Oakland will be largely absent.
The A’s decision to designate Vogt for assignment sent shockwaves throughout the clubhouse.