Athletics miss opportunity to strengthen pitching at trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Oakland Athletics made minimal moves ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, failing to enhance their pitching depth despite a disappointing season. Entering the deadline at 45-67, the A's had the league's worst run differential and a struggling pitching staff. General manager David Forst prioritized retaining young talent but only executed minor trades, including the acquisition of Seth Johnson. Their lack of significant moves raises questions about their long-term strategy amid a challenging season.
- •A's entered deadline with a 45-67 record and minus-154 run differential.
- •Team's pitching staff had the worst ERA in the American League at 5.20.
- •Minor acquisitions included Seth Johnson from the Phillies.
- •A's retained key position players like Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom.
- •The team failed to trade veterans Jeff McNeil and Jonah Heim.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
"The Athletics protected their young core at the 2026 MLB trade deadline but failed to add enough controllable pitching for the future.
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