OAKLAND -- While the A's are still trying to add pitching help before Wednesday's Trade Deadline, they should have some reinforcements coming from their own minor-league system.
Of course, Sean Manaea and Jharel Cotton are two names that come to mind, with both already having major league experience. Manaea, 27, is expected to make two more rehab starts for Triple-A Las Vegas, putting the left-hander on track to return to Oakland within the next couple of weeks.
Cotton, 27, has made four rehab appearances in relief for Las Vegas and could join the A's bullpen sometime in August.