The Oakland A’s finally have a shortstop for the 2021 season, but it didn’t turn out as simple as signing a free agent.
The A’s acquired Elvis Andrus from the Texas Rangers in a five-player trade that sends designated hitter Khris Davis to Arlington, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Oakland also parts with two prospects in the deal, catcher Jonah Heim and pitcher Dane Acker, and in exchange they’ll receive catcher Aramis Garcia from Texas, per Rosenthal and Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The Rangers will fork over $13.