OAKLAND — Throughout this incredible A’s run over the past two months that’s got them positioned to nab a playoff spot for the first time four years, the one question has been how much stronger they might be with another reliable starter. We’re about to find out.
The A’s have acquired starting pitcher Mike Fiers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for two players to be named later or cash considerations. Left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich was designated for assignment to make room for Fiers on the 40-man roster, but the A’s will still need to make a corresponding move to get him on the active roster.