WATCH: Frankie Montas trade scenarios – 3 best fits for Oakland Athletics’ starter

Oct. 8, 2024 – 01:25 – The Oakland Athletics continue to purge their roster, and chances are Frankie Montas’ departure is on the horizon. Oakland has traded Chris Bassitt, Matt Olson and Matt Chapman since the MLB lockout ended. Montas, 28, has found a great deal of success as a starting pitcher. He logs strikeouts at a high rate, registers fastballs in the high 90s and maintains a consistent, four-pitch arsenal (sinker, four seamer, split-fingered fastball and slider). He’s a top-of-the-rotation starter who adds credibility to any MLB pitching staff.