Amid an offseason full of tough news, Oakland A’s fans got something new to believe in on Wednesday.
The A’s signed catcher Stephen Vogt to a major league contract, first reported by Matt Kawahara of the S.F. Chronicle and confirmed by team insider Martin Gallegos. The deal is still pending a physical, and terms have not yet been announced.
Vogt spent five seasons in Oakland from 2013-17 and became an all-time fan favorite. On the field he earned two All-Star berths thanks to his strong bat at a typically light-hitting position, and he holds one of the franchises biggest postseason highlights with his walk-off single in 2013 ALDS Game 2.