The Kansas City Royals recently sent 1B/DH Brandon Moss, along with LHP Ryan Buchter, to the Oakland Athletics, making it the second time that he’s been a part of the A’s, as noted in their tweet announcing the deal.
Monday moves: We've acquired LHP Ryan Buchter, DH Brandon Moss and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHPs Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer. Welcome to Oakland, Ryan, and welcome back Brandon! pic.twitter.com/CL9NaqXE04
— Oakland Athletics u26beufe0f (@Athletics) January 30, 2018
Now, you’d think that re-acquiring a player would indicate that they’re intention is to keep him around and at least begin the season with the team.