Athletics face crucial decision ahead of MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are two games out in the divisional race as July approaches. Following a 2-4 week against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels, fan sentiment leans towards trading All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers, who is under team control through 2028. Management argues against this, suggesting that keeping Langeliers is essential for future competitiveness, especially as the franchise shifts towards Las Vegas. Improvements are needed in their 57% save conversion rate, and the team may explore adding pitching depth. As they assess options, the A's could become sellers but face limitations in trade assets.
- •Athletics are two games out in the division race as July begins
- •Fans are calling for trade of catcher Shea Langeliers
- •Team has a 57% save conversion rate this season
- •Potential additions could include late-inning relief arms
- •A's could explore trading players heading into free agency
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Green and Gold Standard: The A's Can't Afford to Sell at the Deadline
"The A's are two games out of the divisional race with July on the horizon, yet some fans are calling for the team to sell — and even trade All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers. It's the wrong call, and here's why
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