MLB Roundup 12/4: Jake Diekman heads back to Oakland

This one isn’t the splashiest move, but they can’t all be exciting. Jake Diekman is heading back to Oakland on a two-year deal with an option for a third year. The total guarantee is $7.5 million. The southpaw was dealt to Oakland this past summer from Kansas City and the Athletics started the offseason by declining a $5.75 million option for the 2020 season. Diekman tossed 62 innings over 76 appearances last year, pitching to a 3.55 ERA with a 4.65 FIP and a 3.38 DRA. The strikeout stuff is impressive from the left side, but he does have control issues.