The Dodgers made their second trade in three days on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Brett Eibner from the A’s for minor-league infielder Jordan Tarsovich.
Eibner, 28, was a Royals’ farmhand before they traded him to Oakland for Billy Burns. As a former 2nd-round pick (and 4th-rounder of Houston’s in 2007), there is some pedigree with him. But, there’s a reason why he’s now with his third organization.
Here’s an excerpt from Oakland Clubhouse on Eibner after the A’s acquired him.
“Eibner’s physical abilities were never a question, but he had a tough time picking up off-speed pitches early in his career, leading to high swing-and-miss totals.