After a heartbreaking exit from the AL Wild Card playoff, A’s GM Billy Beane and his staff architected another massive roster overhaul, acquiring both rental players and long-term assets in an effort to sustain the team’s recent stretch of playoff appearances.
Major League Signings
- Billy Butler, DH/1B: Three years, $30MM
Trades and Claims
- Acquired 3B Brett Lawrie, SS Franklin Barreto, LHP Sean Nolin and RHP Kendall Graveman from the Blue Jays in exchange for Josh Donaldson
- Acquired 2B Ben Zobrist and SS Yunel Escobar from the Rays in exchange for C/DH John Jaso, SS Daniel Robertson, OF Boog Powell and $1.