Luis Urias is hitting seventh and starting at third base on Saturday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: Gio Urshela will get the night off for the Athletics. Urias will draw the start against his former team.

Gio Urshela is not in the Athletics lineup on Saturday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: Urshela will get the night off. Former Mariner Luis Urias gets the start at third base in his place.

Max Muncy went 1-for-5 in the win over the Mariners with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: While the home run is a positive sign, Muncy's overall season stats reveal a struggling start, with a .125 batting average. Fantasy managers should approach him with caution, as his current performance suggests he may need more time to find his rhythm at the plate.

Jeffrey Springs allowed no earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out nine over six innings in Friday's win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: Springs' impressive outing solidifies his status as a must-start option in fantasy leagues, as he has a staggering 13.5 K/9 rate after one start this season. His ability to limit baserunners, as evidenced by a 0.67 WHIP, makes him a valuable asset moving forward, and his current form suggests he could be a key contributor in any fantasy rotation.

Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 in win over the Mariners with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marks a positive sign for Rooker as he looks to improve on his slow start to the season, where he has struggled with a .222 batting average and a high strikeout rate. If he can build on this game, Rooker could become a more reliable option in deeper leagues, especially if he can find consistency at the plate.

Tyler Soderstrom went 2-for-3 in the loss to the Mariners with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: This performance showcases his power potential early in the season as he could be a valuable asset in deeper leagues if he continues to hit for power. However, his usual high strikeout rate and lack of walks suggest he may need to improve his plate discipline to maintain this level of production.

Luis Severino allowed no earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six over six innings in Thursday's loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the lack of run support, Severino's impressive outing kept the Mariners off the board in his first outing, showcasing his potential as a reliable fantasy option. However, his high walk rate and a modest strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.50 could be concerning moving forward, indicating that he may need to improve his command to maintain this level of success. Severino remains a pitcher to monitor closely in fantasy leagues.

The Athletics have placed Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. (Source: Athletics Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waldichuk has begun throwing bullpens but remains a long way from returning to the club. He is expected to rejoin the team sometime in midseason.

The Athletics have placed Brady Basso on the 15-day IL due to a strained left shoulder. (Source: Athletics Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Basso has been sidelined since early March, and a return timeline remains unclear. With the 15-day IL designation, he will miss at least the first few weeks of the season.

JP Sears will start Sunday's game against the Mariners. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Sears will close out the opening series for the Athletics. He will follow Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs and Osvaldo Bido.

Osvaldo Bido will start for the Athletics on Saturday against the Mariners. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Bido will follow Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs to open the season for the Athletics. JP Sears will close out the series on Sunday.

The Athletics placed Michel Otanez on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Otanez is dealing with a right shoulder impingement. He should be ready to make his season debut by the end of April.

The Athletics placed Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Gelof underwent surgery over the weekend to address a hamate fracture in his right wrist. He is expected to be sidelined for at least the next 6-to-8 weeks.

The Athletics sent CJ Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, per team updates, after he fell short in his bid for a reserve roster position this spring. (Source: A's Communications)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander couldn’t secure a bench spot with the Athletics, heading to Las Vegas Thursday to provide depth at corner infield and outfield roles following a competitive camp. His multi-position flexibility stands out. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, eyeing the 28-year-old’s potential for a midseason call-up if Oakland needs versatile depth in 2025.

Mitch Spence is expected to open the season in the Athletics bullpen. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Spence posted a 6.17 ERA across his appearances in spring training. He started 24 of his 35 appearances made last season. He'll open the season in relief for the Athletics.

Joey Estes will start the season as the Athletics’ fifth rotation arm, per team updates, edging out Mitch Spence, who shifts to the bullpen. (Source: Martin Gallegos)

Fantasy Impact: Estes’ 5.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 92:27 K:BB over 127.2 innings in 2024 secure him the Athletics’ fifth starter spot over Spence, though his leash may be short. His role’s tenuous. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him cautiously, banking on his strikeout ability for early value, but eyeing a quick hook if Oakland shifts plans in 2025.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock he’s on the Opening Day roster, per team updates, after posting three runs in 7.2 Cactus League innings. (Source: Martin Gallegos)

Fantasy Impact: Murdock’s 3 runs and 7:5 K:BB over 7.2 spring innings earned him a low-leverage relief role with the Athletics for Opening Day. The towering righty’s Rule 5 status ensures early MLB time. Fantasy managers in deep leagues can roster him as a speculative add, hoping his groundball tendencies translate to value if he sticks in Oakland’s bullpen.

The Athletics have optioned Grant Holman to Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Despite a solid spring with two earned runs allowed and a 1.16 WHIP in six innings pitched, Holman was one of five players optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue. He will open the season in Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics have optioned Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz, who struggled at the plate this spring with a .121/.171/.152 slash line, was one of five players optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue. He will open the season in Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics have optioned Elvis Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Alvarado, who allowed two earned runs on three hits and four walks in 4.2 innings, was one of five players optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue. He will open the season in Triple-A Las Vegas.