The Oakland A’s signed left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins to a minor league contract on Monday, first reported by Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle. The signing was confirmed by Joel Sherman of the NY Post, who says Blevins can earn $1.5 million if he makes the majors.
The A’s have made a habit in recent years of bringing back their former players for a second stint, and now they’ve done it again. Blevins was a member of Oakland’s bullpen for seven seasons (2007-13), which is a particularly long tenure for this team. He pitched well for a couple of A’s playoff teams, and along the way he became a fan favorite thanks to his jovial personality and great sense of humor.