Athletics Acquire Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs

The Athletics acquired Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs and Relief Pitcher Jacob Lopez from the Tampa Bay Rays earlier today. In exchange for Springs and Lopez, the Athletics shipped out Pitchers Joe Boyle, Jacob Watters, Outfielder Will Simpson, and a compensation A round draft pick. Springs had a stellar 2024 season with the Rays going 2-2 with a 3.27 ERA. He was limited to only seven starts after returning from Tommy John Surgery in July. Lopez had a 5.23 ERA across four appearances in 2024. Springs has been with the Rays since 2021 and had previous stints with the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox. He has a 23-12 career record with a 3.39 ERA. Will this trade be a successful one for the Athletics as they look to turn over a new leaf in 2025 in a new city? The A’s had a tough regular season finishing 69-93 as they missed the MLB Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The franchise has officially moved out of Oakland as the Athletics to begin a three-year stint in Sacramento before officially settling