CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: Francisco Pena #75 of the Cincinnati Reds bats in the fifth inning of a team scrimmage at Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Oakland A’s have added depth at the catcher position, signing Francisco Pena to a one year contract.
Despite all the young talent the Oakland A’s have behind the plate, the team could use a veteran catcher. Even if that catcher is serving as a depth role in AAA, having a veteran that has been through the battles could be a tremendous help to the development of their youth.