Taking a look at the A's projected five starters with the addition of Luis Severino.
With the Athletics adding right-handed pitcher Luis Severino to the mix, the A's starting rotation is looking a lot better already, with plenty of offseason left for further improvements. As things stand right now, we know that Severino will be starting on Opening Day, but who will be slotted in behind him? Let's take a look at the projected starting five.
It also won't hurt to have someone in there that can reliably go deep into games and save the bullpen every fifth day.Sep 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears throws against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images / Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
Spence was the A's Rule 5 selection at right about this time last year, and after starting the season in the bullpen, he was quickly thrust into action in the rotation as the injuries began to mount. His progress wasn't a straight line pointed upwards, with some growing pains along the way, but he did improve a little bit in the second half of the year, posting a 4.37 ERA across 68 innings, though his FIP was exactly the same in each half at 4.21.
Estes is the final piece of the rotation that could be considered a frontrunner for a spot to start the season, after having some brilliant performances over the course of the '24 campaign. He made his MLB debut in 2023, getting two starts down the stretch, before making himself a regular in the rotation in May of 2024.
If you were to ask, a lot of the people that have watched Estes regularly would say that he has the stuff to be the future ace of the club, and it's likely he'll be given a chance to grow into the role even more in 2025.Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
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