Oakland's 2026 pitching sheet blends loaded upside with real-world risk. Severino and Springs look like middle-rotation anchors, Morales is the likely frontline arm, and Lopez offers mid-rotation upside. Perks and Ginn sit in bullpen or closer lanes until health and development stabilize, while Hoglund, Waldichuk, and a cohort of depth arms vie for meaningful MLB turns. The key question remains whether Morales, or another youngster, can emerge as a true No. 2 to push the A’s toward contention in 2026.