Austin Bonta

Yeah, he started the first game, but I think that has as much to do with being in Japan as anything else.

I don't think we're getting any more clarity.

I thought maybe we'd get a little something extra on the start of spring training, but it appears that we're just getting started and we're not as far along as I would like to be in analyzing what the problem is.

More importantly, what is the solution for Shota Imanaga on a one-year $22.9 million deal?

It's crazy.

After his first three starts this season, remember, he had four no-hit innings and just wasn't stretched out in that game against the Dodgers in Japan.

But he gave up a run over his next two starts and went seven innings and then seven and a third.

He did have four walks.

Yeah, got to keep the ball in the park.

That's goal number one at this point.

It really is about being able to bring in Acuna, getting access to him.

And, you know, we're talking about a player that's five plus years of control.

One of the younger, exciting players in our game, you know, hasn't really gotten a runway at the major league level.

You know, he's got a lot of potential.

He can play all over the diamond.

He's a strong defender, base runner, switch hitter.

He can do a lot of different things to help you win.

I want to bring someone in that you're excited about, right?

And our evaluations on Acuna are very strong, you know, for the reasons you stated.

Very strong defensively, switch hitter.