The A’s thoroughly enjoyed their first game ever at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, thanks to a 10-6 victory. But the debut in Washington creating the most buzz around the team is still to come.
Former Saint Mary’s College left-hander Ken Waldichuk, the top prospect acquired from the Yankees in the Frankie Montas trade, will start Thursday’s game while making his major league debut.
“It’s exciting,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said in announcing Waldichuk will become Oakland’s club-record 16th rookie to make his big league debut this season. “Any time you get a look at a young player that we’ve acquired and we’re excited about his future, it’ll be a fun day.”
