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A's Tap Castro for GM Role, Focus on Pitching
5 Nov
Summary
- Cam Castro joins the A's as their new General Manager.
- Castro brings extensive experience in pitching development.
- The team's primary offseason goal is to improve their pitching staff.
The A's have appointed Cam Castro as their new General Manager, a significant move in their offseason strategy. Castro arrives from the Milwaukee Brewers, where he was instrumental in their recent successes, including a World Series championship. He is particularly recognized for his skills in pitching development, an area the A's have identified as their top priority.
Following the departure of David Forst, the A's have been seeking a General Manager to lead their baseball operations. Castro's arrival, under new President of Baseball Operations Taylor Smith, signals a focused effort to address the team's pitching deficiencies. Despite a strong offense, the A's pitching staff struggled in the 2026 season, hindering their postseason aspirations.
Castro's responsibilities will include identifying and acquiring pitching talent, both through trades and the open market. His experience with the Brewers organization since 2019, and prior work as a Division II coach, are expected to be valuable assets. The A's hope he can attract underrated talent and nurture the development of their young pitchers, such as JT Ginn and Jacob Jump, to help the team reach the postseason by 2027.
