A's Cut 10 Players From Spring Training Roster

Moves include optioning top pitching prospect Eduarniel Nuñez to Triple-A

Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The Oakland Athletics have made a series of roster moves, cutting 10 players from their Spring Training camp. The cuts include optioning right-handed pitchers Eduarniel Nuñez and Henry Baez to the minors, as well as reassigning several other pitchers, a catcher, and an infielder to their minor league camp.

Why it matters

These moves help the A's trim down their Spring Training roster as they get closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster. The demotion of Nuñez, who was acquired in a trade last season, is notable as he was seen as a top pitching prospect in the organization.

The details

The A's optioned Nuñez to Triple-A Las Vegas after he struggled with his velocity and command this spring, posting a 10.13 ERA in 2.2 innings. Baez, another pitcher acquired in a trade last year, was also optioned to Double-A Midland after a 5.84 ERA in three starts. The A's also reassigned several other pitchers, a catcher, and an infielder to their minor league camp.

  • The A's made these roster moves on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Eduarniel Nuñez

A right-handed pitcher who was acquired by the A's last season and was seen as a top pitching prospect in the organization, but struggled with his velocity and command this spring.

Henry Baez

A 23-year-old right-handed pitcher who was also acquired by the A's in a trade last year, and was optioned to Double-A Midland after posting a 5.84 ERA in three starts this spring.

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What’s next

Nuñez and Baez will continue developing at the minor league level, with the hope that Nuñez can regain his velocity and command to potentially contribute to the A's bullpen later in the season.

The takeaway

These cuts are part of the A's typical Spring Training roster management, as they trim down to their final Opening Day roster. The demotion of Nuñez is a notable move, as the A's had high hopes for the young pitcher, but he'll need to work on his stuff in the minors before getting another shot in the majors.