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Mason Barnett’s Rise as A’s Closer
The Oakland A’s pulled off a savvy trade in 2024, landing Mason Barnett — a breakout pitcher with elite breaking stuff — after sending Lucas Erceg to Kansas City. Barnett, a third-round pick who earned Minor League Pitcher of the Year honors in 2023, battled early struggles but turned things around by tweaking his mechanics and settling into the A’s bullpen. Now the team’s closer, he boasts a nasty sweeper-slider, high strikeout potential, and a low ERA — though recent outings show a troubling uptick in walks. Fantasy owners should target him in deeper leagues for his elite upside, while…
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