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The A’s have added a big piece to their bullpen in their quest to take the AL West crown after completing a trade for Chicago Cubs left-hander Andrew Chafin late Monday night.
The Athletics have officially acquired LHP Andrew Chafin and cash from the Cubs for OF Greg Deichmann and minor league RHP Daniel Palencia.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 27, 2021
This marks the second domino to fall on the North Side after the Cubs sent outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves earlier this month.