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Third Base Has Plagued the A's Since Matt Chapman Was Traded

The A’s have not established a long-term third baseman since trading Matt Chapman in 2022.
Vimael Machín leads Oakland’s current third-base workload with 81 games at the position.
Oakland could pursue top free agents like Alex Bregman or Eugenio Suárez in 2025, though contracts may be costly.
Oakland may opt for a short-term fix or a young in-house option like Tommy White to ascend to the majors.
If a longer-term option isn’t found, veterans like Ramón Urías, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, or Jose Iglesias remain possibilities.
Team relocation and payroll constraints influence the A’s targeting of a third baseman.
The report highlights possible 2025 targets beyond Bregman and Suárez.
Brett Harris, Max Muncy, or Darell Hernaiz could be the immediate internal options at third base.
Tommy White, LSU product and second-round pick, is a reluctant prospect to reach the majors soon.
The piece notes the challenge of attracting top-tier third basemen to Oakland’s setup.
The article places focus on the A’s ongoing search rather than a single definitive solution.

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