When Zach Neal started Friday’s series opener in Chicago, he became the 21st different pitcher to start a game for the Oakland Athletics this season. That tied the 2019 Blue Jays for the most.
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Following the final spring exhibition game on March 27 between the A’s and Giants, Brent Rookerwas summoned to manager Mark Kotsay’s office inside the visiting clubhouse at Oracle Park.
It was the day the A’s had to finalize their 2023 Opening Day roster. Rooker had not yet been notified of