OAKLAND — The A’s find themselves in an improbable playoff hunt this season on the strengths of a strong offense and bullpen. The latter just got even more talented.
The A’s have acquired reliever Jeurys Familia from the New York Mets in exchange for minor leaguers. Right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl and third baseman Will Toffey are the two prospects heading to the Mets, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Familia, 28 has saved 17 games for the Mets this season and is 4-4 with a 2.88 ERA in 40 games. The hard-throwing right-hander has racked up 43 strikeouts with just 14 walks over 40 2/3 innings of work.