While the Oakland Athletics have the unenviable task of facing Charlie Morton, one of the best starting pitchers in the league, the Rays will work against Oakland starter Sean Manaea, who, while not on the same level as CFM, is probably the best rotation option the Athletics have available.
Over his first three seasons in the majors Manaea was a slightly above average pitcher, with a career ERA nine percent better than the league average, and a FIP two percent better. In 29.2 innings after returning from arthroscopic shoulder surgery this year, he’s put up the best numbers of his career, with a 27.