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A's Lose Promising Reliever to the Arizona Diamondbacks

A's Lose Promising Reliever to the Arizona Diamondbacks

Last week when the A's officially added Aaron Civale and Scott Barlow to the 40-man roster, they made the decision to designate Mitch Spence and Grant Holman for assignment.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15
Diamondbacks Claim Grant Holman

Diamondbacks Claim Grant Holman

The Diamondbacks have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Athletics, per a team announcement. Holman was designated for assignment by the A’s last week to make room for Aaron Civale on the club’s 40-man roster.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 3
Don't Sleep on These Three A's Relievers in 2026

Don't Sleep on These Three A's Relievers in 2026

The Athletics pitching staff ranked 27th in MLB last season with a 4.71 ERA, though the relief pitchers were a tad better at a 4.53 ERA, ranking 24th. With just a few weeks left until pitchers and catchers report for spring training, adding some pitching is on the A's to-do list.

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We’re going back to the pitching staff with today’s Season In Review series, taking a look back at a high-ceiling bullpen arm that had a tough time during his rookie campaign.

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A’s select veteran outfielder Carlos Cortes

A’s select veteran outfielder Carlos Cortes

The A’s have selected the contract of outfielder Carlos Cortes from Triple-A Las Vegas and immediately optioned him back to Vegas, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

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