The Athletics face a pivotal offseason decision: protect top catching prospect Daniel Susac on the 40-man roster or risk losing him in the MLB Rule 5 Draft. With Susac’s first-round pedigree and the scarcity of major league-ready catchers, rival front offices could be circling, eager for a low-cost, high-upside addition. Could failing to act turn the Rule 5 Draft into a Black Friday frenzy for opposing teams? 

Booney breaks down the A’s 40-man roster crunch, weighing prospects like Braden Nett and Kenya Huggins against current major league depth. The discussion spotlights why protecting Susac is a no-brainer and how past missteps haunt the A's rebuild efforts. Plus, preview the 2026 Athletics’ brutal schedule and why a fast start is critical for a young, hungry roster. Will the A’s finally shake off early-season woes, or are fans bracing for another uphill battle? 

Las Vegas Athletics, Sacramento A's, A's News, Athletics Rumors, MLB Rule 5 Draft, Daniel Susac, Shea Langeliers, Austin Wynns, Braden Nett, Kenya Huggins, Mason Miller, Miguel Andujar, Nick Kurtz, JJ Bleday, Denzel Clark, Carlos Cortez, Jacob Wilson, Zach Gelof, Brett Harris, Max Muncy, Max Schuemann, Colby Thomas, Ricky Henderson, MLB Prospects, 40 Man Roster, MLB Offseason

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