MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Jorge Mateo #57 of the Oakland Athletics goes through running drills during a spring training workout at Fitch Park on February 20, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Mateo
The Oakland A’s have made the first trade since the transaction freeze has been lifted, sending Jorge Mateo to the San Diego Padres.
One of the sure signs that Major League Baseball has returned involves transactions occurring once again. Several teams have signed players to minor league deals to bolster their 60 man rosters, but there had yet to be any trades.