Impact The recent trade acquisition arrived in Oakland with a well-deserved reputation as an elite defender, even as questions linger about the big-league readiness of his bat. Pache hasn't done much to dispel those worries in Cactus League play just yet -- he's hitting .167 over his first 12 spring plate appearances -- but he's posted averages of .265 or higher in every minor-league stint longer than one game during a professional career that dates back to 2016. Consequently, the job could be Pache's to lose to open 2022, barring injury or any unforeseen concerns that pop up.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE