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Sep 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) reacts after hitting an RBI-triple against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Updated look at the A's farm system post Rule 5 draft and Springs trade

The Athletics have a solid farm system that doesn't get a ton of attention. Here are the A's top prospects around the diamond.

Sep 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) reacts after hitting an RBI-triple against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Updated look at the A's farm system post Rule 5 draft and Springs trade

The Athletics have a solid farm system that doesn't get a ton of attention. Here are the A's top prospects around the diamond.

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Feb 22, 2024; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Mason Barnett (86) during photo day at spring training in Surprise, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Former Kansas City Royals Prospect Could Factor into A's Turnaround

The Athletics received a solid right-hander in a midsummer trade with the Kansas City Royals. Now that piece could be vying for a spot in the A's rotation in 2025.

Jul 19, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) walks towards the dugout before the start of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Jacob Wilson is the A's Present and Future

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson rocketed to the big leagues during his first full season in pro ball. Now he is the presumed shortstop for the foreseeable future.

Apr 16, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A general view of the St. Louis Cardinals scoreboard as a plane passes by during the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Former hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals prospect signs with A's

The Athletics have signed a hard-throwing righty to a minor-league deal after he spent the past six years in the St. Louis Cardinals system.

Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Former New York Mets prospect moves into top-10 of A's system rankings

The New York Mets traded this prospect, and now he's in the top-10 of the A's farm system according to new rankings.

Mar 2, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Drew Avans against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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A's sign former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect in interesting addition

The A's have signed a true centerfielder to play the position in Triple-A Las Vegas, snagging this former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect.

Feb 19, 2024; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; Detail photo of Mets helmet during workouts at spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Former New York Mets prospect signs with A's

The Athletics have signed a former New York Mets outfield prospect. The question now is: Where does he fit?

Sep 29, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mitch Spence (40) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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What to know about the A's and the Rule 5 Draft

The A's have made their roster moves ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, so here is what you need to know about when they'll pick and who's ahead of them

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A's add former Atlanta Braves prospect to 40-man roster

The Athletics have added a prospect they received from the Atlanta Braves in the Matt Olson trade to the 40-man roster.

Jun 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of an Oakland Athletics hat and glove on the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Report: A's add former Toronto Blue Jays prospect to 40-man

The Athletics are making some additions to their 40-man roster today, including this prospect formerly in the Toronto Blue Jays system

Feb 23, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Dodson against the San Diego Padres during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher signs with A's

The Athletics have signed a former Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguer to a minor-league contract of their own.

Feb 23, 2023; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Yohel Pozo (31) poses for a portrait during spring training photo day at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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Former A's catcher signs with Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have signed a former A's minor league catcher following the departure of Travis d'Arnaud.

Mar 2, 2023; Mesa, Arizona, USA; General view of an Oakland Athletics hat, glove glasses prior to a Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

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A's international bonus pool number

The Athletics international bonus pool budget has been announced, so how much do they have to spent, and how has this process worked out for them in the past?

Jun 21, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) gets an out during the first inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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A's Nick Kurtz to report to MLB camp in spring

Former Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz will be a part of the A's big league camp during Spring Training.

Millburn's Steven Echavarria pitches to Pascack Valley. Pascack Valley defeats Millburn, 5-3, in the Group 3 semifinal on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Hillsdale.

North Group 3 Baseball Semifinal

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A's minor leaguer Steven Echavarria stands out in this category

A's 2023 third rounder Steven Echavarria turned some heads in his first season in pro ball with the Stockton Ports.

Jul 17, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; General view of the Oakland Athletics cap and glove during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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Who Will the A's Protect Ahead of the Rule 5 Draft?

The deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft is still weeks away, but the A's have a number of prospects they'll want to hold onto

Jun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates after retiring Stanford Cardinal third baseman Tommy Troy (not pictured) to end the game at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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A's prospect Kurtz a player to watch in 2025

A's top pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Nick Kurtz is certainly someone to keep an eye on in 2025, because he could move quickly through the A's organization.

Nevada's Kade Morris pitches gainst Dixie State at Mackay Stadium on March 16, 2022.

Nevada Baseball Kade Morris

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How did the prospect A's received from New York Mets fare in the second half?

The A's and New York Mets made a trade at the deadline, so how did Kade Morris end up finishing the season?

Aug 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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A's roster count, minus pending free agents

The A's will have some 40-man roster decisions to make in the coming weeks, so here is how many spots they have to work with

Jun 19, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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A's No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz has interesting return to field in Arizona Fall League

It's not too often that A's No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz strikes out, but on Saturday in the Arizona Fall League he was K'd three times, which got us to go down a quick rabbit hole.

May 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest outfielder Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates a two run homer in the twelfth inning against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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A's add former Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz to Fall League roster

Future A's first baseman Nick Kurtz has been promoted to the Arizona Fall League roster after dealing with an injury.

Jun 14, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; General view of the Oakland Athletics helmet in the dugout before the game against the Houston Astros at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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A's Hitting Prospect of the Year Could be Big Part of 2025 Team

A's 2022 draftee out of Mercer, Colby Thomas, has been named the team's Hitting Prospect of the Year.

Mar 17, 2022; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays batting helmet lays on the ground during workouts at Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Former Toronto Blue Jays Farmhand Named A's Prospect Pitcher of the Year

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund was just named the A's Prospect Pitcher of the Year

Jul 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Bielak (64) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Former Houston Astro elects free agency

Former A's and Houston Astros right-hander elected free agency on Tuesday.

Lugnuts' Henry Bolte hits a home run against Michigan State in the fourth inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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A's Prospect Henry Bolte Homers in Arizona Fall League

Power/speed prospect Henry Bolte enjoyed a breakout season in the A's system, and continued his hot streak in the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday.