Stephen Vogt was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
In a stunning move toward their future, the A’s cut the two-time All-Star catcher earlier in the week. Few except Vogt, who’d seen his productivity and playing time decline, saw it coming.
“I could see it coming,” Vogt said. “There was the infrequent playing time in what would be good matchups for me.
“It’s something I understand, although I don’t like it. It’s definitely news that hit Alyssa (his wife) very hard. Oakland is a place we love. It’s a place we watched our family grow.