PT TODAY: Athletics deal for Bailey for rotation help

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Athletics | Oakland acquires Homer Bailey
Kansas City Royals RHP Homer Bailey was acquired by the Oakland Athletics Sunday, July 14, in exchange for INF Kevin Merrell.   Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: At this point, we only know that Bailey will make his OAK debut on Wednesday, July 17. We're not certain who will leave the rotation, although the best bet is probably Daniel Mengden, who has not impressed since his recall. (Previously struggling Chris Bassitt probably saved his rotation spot with six sparkling innings in his last start.) But we'll update as needed when that news comes out. Bailey has been...

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