Zack Gelof

Fan & Media Sentiment

The sentiment around Zack Gelof has turned notably sour, earning an F grade as questions mount about his major league trajectory. Media coverage has shifted from focusing on his performance to his constant positional shuffling and recent demotion to Triple-A, with outlets emphasizing the "uncertainty about his best fit long-term" and describing his standing as "diminished from previous prospect expectations." The narrative has become particularly unfavorable as headlines frame him as a utility experiment rather than a cornerstone player, with his recent optioning to continue an outfield transition suggesting the Athletics aren't confident in his readiness for a regular big league role. Oakland's recent roster moves — acquiring pitching depth and making various minor league adjustments — further reinforce the impression that Gelof isn't viewed as a critical piece of their immediate plans. What was once promising prospect buzz has devolved into skepticism about whether the second baseman can establish himself as more than organizational depth, with the media narrative now centered on positional questions rather than celebrating his development.