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Oakland A's acquire Cody Martin from Braves for international slot money, designate Nate Freiman for assignment

Right-handed pitcher Cody Martin was starting for the Braves Triple-A team, and pitched for the Braves as a reliever earlier this year.

The Oakland Athletics have obtained right-handed pitcher Cody Martin from the Atlanta Braves for international bonus slot 53, which corresponds to the right to spend $388,400 on international signings without being subject to future year penalties. Martin was optioned to Triple-A Nashville. To clear space on the 40-man roster, the A's designated right-handed batting first baseman Nate Freiman for assignment.

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