Impact Spence hadn't allowed more than three runs in any of his previous six starts, but he struggled late in his outing Sunday. The Mariners put up two runs in the fourth inning, and another four runs in the fifth, capped off by a Cal Raleigh home run, was enough to end Spence's day. There were some promising stretches for the 26-year-old rookie, but he also had some struggles, ending the year at a 4.58 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 126:44 K:BB over 151.1 innings across 35 appearances (24 starts). Spence should have a good chance of making the Athletics' rotation in 2025.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE