Springs faces two tough road starts at BOS and PIT; if his ground-ball rate sustains, he could salvage a value-start in deeper leagues.

Springs was noted as Oakland’s starter in the article context, contributing to a strong pitching night for the Athletics in the win.

Springs worked 5 2/3 innings with a quality outing until a rough second; he gave up two early Ranger runs but settled in, finishing with 5 2/3, 7 hits, 3 ER over 94 pitches as Oakland’s veteran starter continues to anchor the rotation.

Springs faced early trouble with the Rays, but his presence as the opponent on the mound—a former Rays staple—added a dynamic wrinkle to the game’s early pacing. He had been pitching well of late, though Tampa Bay hurt him early and chased him after four innings.

Springs brings a streak of momentum (2.00 ERA in his last three outings) into a second clash with his former team, facing a Rays lineup that struggled in Seattle. The A’s have won the last four Springs has started at home, and his presence gives Oakland a real chance to grab another series-opening win at a power-friendly park.