Oakland A’s designated hitter Mitch Moreland seen here turning on one for a two run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning on Tue May 4, 2021 at the Oakland Coliseum (AP News file photo)

On the A’s podcast with Jerry F:

#1 How much will the A’s miss designated hitter Mitch Moreland out of the line up he was hitting .237 with 11 runs, four homers, and 15 RBIs he will be replace by Luis Barrera an outfielder who is considered the top outfielder in the minors.

#2 Moreland is out with a inflamed costochondral junction on his left rib, Jerry explain what this injury is like and how long will Moreland be on the injury list.

#3 Jerry, JB Wendelken started doing sock throws on Tuesday he’s expected to recover but talk about his exercises and how soon he can come back?

#4 According baseball metrics the A’s have one of the worst defensive teams in baseball A’s manager Bob Melvin said the A’s might be struggling to win Gold Glove Awards but they certainly aren’t the bottom of the food chain in the American League.

#5 It’s game two of the three game series at the Oakland Coliseum today at 12:37pm as the Houston Astros will start Luis Garcia (1-3 ERA 3.34) and for the A’s Cole Irvin (3-4 ERA 3.02). Irvin in his last outing threw for 6.2 innings and gave up only one run against the Twins.

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