The Oakland A’s got word on Saturday that they were losing their injured starting third baseman for the rest of the season, and then the next day they also lost one of his top backups to injury. On Monday, they’re expected to make an external move to address the hot corner.
The A’s will sign free agent third baseman Jake Lamb, reports Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. The deal can’t officially happen until Monday for procedural reasons, though, notes Rubin.
The deadline for postseason eligibility is Tue., Sept. 15, so Lamb will join the organization in time to participate in October if desired, adds Susan Slusser of the S.