Although the offseason has yet to begin, these arms have an early chance to be the club's best in 2027.

Even though the A's pitching staff had their ups and downs, there were still a few arms that were huge contributors to the team this season.

Here are three Athletics who must stay on track in 2027.

J.T. Ginn is highly unlikely to pitch again in 2026 as the Athletics take a cautious approach with his recovering elbow injury.

Injuries have derailed the A's season, and they have lost another contributor.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks with the media before his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday at T-Mobile Park.Mark Kotsay provides latest update on Athletics starter J.T. Ginn's elbow injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The A's will need to retool their pitching staff before next season, but these two arms need to stay.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks with the media before his team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park.Athletics manager Mark Kotsay details how team is developing its young pitchers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area