The A’s announced this morning that LHP Marc Rzepczynski (1-0, 3.00) was traded to the Nationals, along with cash, for minor league 2B Max Schrock.
TRANSACTION: The A's have traded LHP Marc Rzepczynski and cash to Washington for minor league infielder Max Schrock.
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) August 25, 2016
Max Schrock, age 21 taken out of South Carolina in the 13th round last year, seems like a weirdly excellent pickup, or at least is having an excellent first full professional season.
In High-A this year, he’s hitting .341/.373/.454 with 5 HRs and 7 SBs in 241 PAs.