LAS VEGAS — The Athletics are adding championship experience to their front office as they gear up for a permanent move to Las Vegas in 2028. On Thursday the team introduced Cam Castro, 36, as the new general manager, joining recently hired president of baseball operations Taylor Smith.

Castro’s championship background

Castro arrives fresh from a World Series title with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he spent eight seasons rising through the organization. He began in 2019 as a minor‑league pitching coach, later overseeing pitching development, and ultimately serving as the Brewers’ senior vice president of player development and performance.

Focus on pitching and player development

The Athletics finished the 2026 season with a 64‑98 record, and their pitching staff posted a 5.43 ERA, the worst in Major League Baseball. Castro’s expertise in developing young pitchers is expected to be a key asset as the club looks to improve its roster before the move to Southern Nevada.

Smith said Castro will oversee both major‑league and minor‑league development, including coaching and player‑performance systems. The two will collaborate on roster decisions and the organization’s long‑term strategy.

Preparing for the Las Vegas transition

The A’s have one more season scheduled in West Sacramento before relocating to a new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip in 2028. Castro’s challenge will be to translate the lessons learned from a championship organization in Milwaukee into a foundation for sustained success in Las Vegas.

With the franchise’s upcoming move, the hiring signals a commitment to building a competitive team that can thrive in its new home and give Las Vegas fans a winning product.

Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.