Austin Adams had a whirlwind of a 2024 season with the Athletics, going from emergency bullpen pickup to blossoming late-inning setup man to roster afterthought all in the span of a few months. Though his emotion on the mound recalled memories of rageful righties Grant Balfour and Liam Hendriks, he never reached their heights and will ultimately end up a one-season wonder for the A’s.
How was he acquired?
With days left to go before the season, the Oakland Athletics found themselves very short on veteran relievers and called the New York Mets, who had just outrighted Austin Adams off their 40-man weeks prior.