The Oakland A’s are paying for a new closer after all.
The A’s lost All-Star Liam Hendriks to free agency over the offseason, and it appeared they might replace him from within. Instead, on the second day of spring training, they found a new star to take over the role.
The A’s signed Trevor Rosenthal to a one-year, $11 million contract, reports insider Jon Heyman on Thursday. Some of the money is deferred beyond 2021, adds Jeff Passan of ESPN.
The right-handed Rosenthal was one of the best relievers in the majors last season, and he has a track record to back it up.