PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 13: Ka'ai Tom #1 of the Oakland Athletics walks back to the dugout after an at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
The Oakland A’s find themselves in a bit of a roster crunch. While they have a plethora of utility options, they do not have a real backup at shortstop on the roster. Matt Chapman and Jed Lowrie could, in theory, fill in for Elvis Andrus should something happen in game, but the A’s do not have a viable way to give their shortstop a day off if needed.