Oakland A’s pitcher Frankie Montas has been giving it his all including in this game on Thu Jun 23, 2022 at the Oakland Coliseum against the Seattle Mariners. Montas is doubtful for the Houston Astros series starting Fri Jul 15, 2022 at Minute Maid Field (AP News photo)

On the A’s podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Oakland A’s pitcher Frankie Montas is still questionable for this weekend’s series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston due to his right shoulder inflammation. Montas has thrown in a 25 pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.

#2 Montas left the roation on Jul 3 after pitching just one inning at Seattle feeling the shoulder tightness so as you can see it’s been a long recovery.

#3 The A’s had Thursday off and open the three games tonight with Houston. The question is can Montas physically make the start without feeling any soreness?

#4 A’s infielder Dennis Garcia 24, made his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington going 1-2 with a run scored, a hit, and an RBI. The A’s really need his bat to help out with some of the lack of hitting they just haven’t been getting.

#5 A’s starting pitcher for tonight’s game in Houston the A’s will start Cole Irvin (3-7, 3.32) he’ll be opposed against the Astros Jake Odorizzi (4-2, 3.38) a 5:10 pm first pitch.

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