Athletics prospects shine in Arizona Fall League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

On October 4, the Oakland Athletics' prospects made a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Catcher Davis Diaz hit a two-run home run in his debut, helping his team, the Mesa Solar Sox, win 4-3. Left-handed pitcher Grant Richardson had a successful outing with five strikeouts over two innings, despite allowing one run. Fellow prospects Breyson Guedez and Tucker Novotny also performed well, contributing to a promising start for the A's players in the league. Meanwhile, the search for a new general manager remains ongoing, with no updates on potential candidates as the offseason continues.
- •Davis Diaz hits a two-run homer in his AFL debut.
- •Grant Richardson strikes out five in two innings.
- •Breyson Guedez records a 2-for-3 day at the plate.
- •Tucker Novotny throws three scoreless innings.
- •The search for the Athletics' new GM continues with no updates.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Elephant Rumblings: AFL Begins; Still Waiting For A GM
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