The A's announced Tuesday that they will stop paying a weekly stipend to minor league players beginning in June.
With the minor league season on hold due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the A's had been paying all players on minor league contracts $400 a week.
A's owner John Fisher confirmed the news in a lengthy email to staff members and fans.
"I am very saddened to let you know that we have implemented a significant temporary furlough of staff positions, and reduced compensation for staff members who are not furloughed," Fisher wrote. "We are also suspending compensation for the A's minor league players.