ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Aramis Garcia #16 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the on deck circle during a game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Lost in the shuffle of the Elvis Andrus for Khris Davis swap was the fact that the Oakland A’s actually acquired another player. Catcher Aramis Garcia came over from Texas as well, essentially taking the place of Jonah Heim in the A’s pecking order.
Presumably, the 28 year old Garcia will battle with Austin Allen to be the A’s primary backup catcher in a situation that could be fluid throughout the year.