Drew Rom makes scoreless debut with Athletics after waivers claim

Drew Rom joined the Oakland Athletics' roster on August 11 after being claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 13, pitching one scoreless inning. Rom had originally been expected to play for Triple-A Las Vegas but was brought up due to the A's bullpen needs; José Suarez landed on the injured list, and Yunior Tur's struggles affected his availability. Rom's pitch usage varied, with notable changes from his time in Milwaukee, as he incorporated more splitters during his outing. The A's are evaluating Rom's potential for a sustained role as they look toward building the roster for 2027.

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