Alex Wood will be the sixth different pitcher in seven seasons to start on Opening Day for the A’s, joining Kyle Muller (2023), Frankie Montas (2022 and ‘20), Chris Bassitt (2021), Mike Fiers (2019…
Oakland Athletics pitcher Alex Wood throws from the mound during the Spring Training at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Alex Wood moved across the Bay to the A’s over the winter in part because he wanted to show he’s still got what it takes to be a starting pitcher.
Wood told reporters earlier in camp that the opportunity to be a starter was a big factor in choosing to sign the A’s. Wood, an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2017, pitched exclusively as a starter during his first two seasons with the Giants, playing a key role in the team’s 107-win season in 2021 when he went 10-4 with a 3.83 ERA. He opened last season in the Giants rotation as well and had a 1.80 ERA after three starts before suffering a hamstring injury. Wood never got untracked upon his return and after six inconsistent starts moved into the swing reliever role. He made just three starts after June 22.
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