The Oakland A’s are on the lookout for bullpen help this week with the MLB trade deadline approaching, and it appears they’ve found some.
“The A’s are on the verge of acquiring left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Cubs, pending a review of medical records,” reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. A’s insider Martin Gallegos confirms that there is a deal in place between Oakland and Chicago.
Chafin is having an excellent season as a setup man for the Cubs. His low ERA is backed up by a sparkling FIP and great Statcast numbers (.