This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos' Athletics Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
Following a difficult 64-98 campaign in 2026 marred by injuries, the Athletics face five major questions heading into the offseason. Martín Gallegos outlines key priorities for the franchise, starting with hiring a permanent general manager before the World Series begins on October 23. Candidate options reportedly include Mike Rizzo, James Click, Billy Owens, Sam Fuld, Jared Banner, and Mike Groopman.
Other pressing matters include rebuilding the starting rotation amid contract options for Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs, considering a contract extension for 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz, resolving Denzel Clarke's outfield role, and potentially acquiring an established closer.
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