Athletics' J.T. Ginn to start Friday's game

Ginn will make his first start of the season against the Mets

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:50pm

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The Oakland Athletics have tapped right-handed pitcher J.T. Ginn to be their starting pitcher for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Ginn has made seven relief appearances so far this season, allowing four runs with a 4:2 K:BB ratio over seven innings. He made 16 starts and seven relief appearances for the A's in 2025, posting a 5.08 ERA and 99:31 K:BB ratio over 90.1 innings.

Why it matters

The Athletics are looking to solidify their starting rotation after optioning the struggling Luis Morales earlier this week. Ginn will get a chance to prove himself as a starter and potentially earn a more permanent spot in the rotation with a strong outing against the Mets.

The details

Ginn, a 26-year-old right-hander, will be making his first start of the 2026 season on Friday. He has appeared in seven games out of the bullpen so far, allowing four runs with a 4:2 K:BB ratio over seven innings. In 2025, Ginn made 16 starts and seven relief appearances for the Athletics, posting a 5.08 ERA and 99:31 K:BB ratio over 90.1 innings.

  • Ginn will start Friday's game against the Mets.

The players

J.T. Ginn

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

Luis Morales

A struggling starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics who was recently optioned to the minors.

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What’s next

Ginn will look to make the most of his opportunity in the starting rotation and solidify his spot with a strong outing against the Mets on Friday.

The takeaway

The Athletics are giving Ginn a chance to prove himself as a starter after optioning Morales, as they look to shore up their rotation and find reliable arms to lead them through the season.