Three A's Making a Late Spring Push Towards Roster Spot

Oakland Athletics prospects look to solidify spots on Opening Day roster

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:06pm

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As the 2026 MLB season approaches, several Oakland Athletics prospects are making a late push in spring training to earn a spot on the team's Opening Day roster. J.T. Ginn, Colby Thomas, and Henry Bolte have all had strong performances, while Max Muncy and Gage Jump are also making their case for roster inclusion.

Why it matters

The A's are looking to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season, and these young prospects could provide valuable depth and talent if they can secure a spot. Their performances in the final weeks of spring training will be crucial in determining the team's final roster decisions.

The details

J.T. Ginn had a strong start to spring training but has struggled in his last two outings. Colby Thomas is batting just .143 with a .172 OBP, putting his roster spot in jeopardy. Henry Bolte, on the other hand, has been a surprise, batting .382 with a .432 OBP, two home runs, and seven runs scored. Max Muncy has also been impressive, batting .419 with a .526 OBP and two home runs in his last six games. Gage Jump, the A's No. 3 prospect, has a 2.70 ERA in 6 2/3 innings of work this spring and is still in the mix for a rotation spot.

  • Opening Day of the 2026 season is just two weeks away.
  • Spring training will be ending even sooner.

The players

J.T. Ginn

A pitcher who had a strong start to spring training but has struggled in his last two outings.

Colby Thomas

An A's prospect batting just .143 with a .172 OBP, putting his roster spot in jeopardy.

Henry Bolte

A 22-year-old A's prospect who has been a surprise this spring, batting .382 with a .432 OBP, two home runs, and seven runs scored.

Max Muncy

The A's 23-year-old third base prospect who has been impressive at the plate, batting .419 with a .526 OBP and two home runs in his last six games.

Gage Jump

The A's No. 3 prospect who has a 2.70 ERA in 6 2/3 innings of work this spring and is still in the mix for a rotation spot.

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What they’re saying

“Could get used to these.”

— Jason Burke (Twitter)

What’s next

The A's will make their final roster decisions in the coming days, with some of these prospects potentially earning a spot on the Opening Day roster or being sent to the minors for further development.

The takeaway

The A's have several promising young prospects vying for roster spots, showcasing the depth and talent in their minor league system. Their performances in the final weeks of spring training will be crucial in determining the team's final roster decisions and the direction of the franchise.