MESA, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Muller #39 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the second inning of a spring training exhibition game against Team Colombia at HoHoKam Stadium on March 08, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
MESA, Ariz. — Kyle Muller entered spring training uncertain whether he would even make the Oakland A’s roster amid a crowded rotation competition.
Friday, the 25-year-old was named the A’s Opening Day starter, drawing the March 30 assignment opposite Angels and World Baseball Classic star Shohei Ohtani.
“It really means a lot,” Muller said Friday after making his final Cactus League appearance.