By Alex Hall The Oakland A’s made another trade to bolster their pitching staff on Friday, acquiring reliever Cory Gearrin from the Rangers. In exchange, Oakland sent two minor league pitchers to Texas. Gearrin began the year with the San Francisco Giants, for whom he’d played since 2015, but he was dealt to the Rangers in July. The right-hander posted a 1.99 ERA for San Francisco last season. He isn’t repeating that level of success this summer, but he’s still having a strong campaign with a 3.51 ERA and a strikeout per inning. “He’s been terrific,” manager Bob Melvin said. “You envision more of a matchup righty-righty guy, but he’s also shown the ability to get lefties out. He can pitch a couple of innings, he’s got a funky arm slot, the ball moves a lot. I know he’s excited about being here.” The 32-year-old was particularly good since joining Texas, with a 2.53 ERA in 21 games. He’s also been effective at … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics trade for Cory Gearrin, call up Dustin Fowler ahead of Mariners game
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A’s acquire reliever Cory Gearrin from Rangers
Updated 3:57 pm CDT, Friday, August 31, 2018 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have acquired right-handed reliever Cory Gearrin from the Texas Rangers for minor league right-handers Abdiel Mendoza and Teodoro Ortega. The teams announced the deal Friday, the last day for trades to be done for players to be eligible for the postseason. Gearrin has combined to go 2-1 with a 3.51 ERA and one save in 56 relief appearances this season with Texas and San Francisco. He began the season with the Giants and was traded to the Rangers in July. The 19-year-old Mendoza was 2-3 with a 3.32 ERA at Class-A Vermont. The 18-year-old Ortega is 3-1 with a 2.11 ERA in the Dominican Summer League. The A's also transferred right-hander Paul Blackburn to the 60-day disabled list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports … [Read more...] about A’s acquire reliever Cory Gearrin from Rangers
A’s acquire former Giants right-hander Cory Gearrin from Rangers
By Steve Kroner Updated 3:43 pm CDT, Friday, August 31, 2018 Texas Rangers pitcher Cory Gearrin throws against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Texas Rangers pitcher Cory Gearrin throws against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Photo: Jeff Chiu / Associated Press ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 13: Cory Gearrin #44 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 13, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 13: Cory Gearrin #44 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 13, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. ... more … [Read more...] about A’s acquire former Giants right-hander Cory Gearrin from Rangers
San Francisco Giants trade Cory Gearrin and Austin Jackson, call up Steven Duggar
AT&T PARK — The San Francisco Giants have shaken up their roster ahead of the All-Star break, trading bullpen arm Cory Gearrin, offseason acquisition Austin Jackson and minor league right-hander Justin Bahr to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. With the move, San Francisco also called up top outfield prospect Steven Duggar, the No. 3 prospect in the Giants organization, and right-handed pitcher Ray Black, the Giants’ No. 29 prospect, as ranked by MLB.com. The move signals a willingness by the Giants to move in a younger direction with their outfield, a move started by bringing up No. 4 prospect Austin Slater earlier this month. The Giants have now brought up an exciting young core in Slater, Duggar, Black and starting pitchers Dereck Rodriguez and Andrew Suarez. Duggar will lead off and play center field for the Giants on Sunday behind Madison Bumgarner against the St. Louis Cardinals. “Does that mean he’s always going … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants trade Cory Gearrin and Austin Jackson, call up Steven Duggar
San Francisco Giants trade Cory Gearrin and Austin Jackson, call up Stephen Duggar
AT&T PARK — The San Francisco Giants have shaken up their roster ahead of the All-Star break, trading bullpen arm Cory Gearrin, offseason acquisition Austin Jackson and minor league right-hander Justin Bahr to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. With the move, San Francisco also called up top outfield prospect Steven Duggar, the No. 3 prospect in the Giants organization, and right-handed pitcher Ray Black, the Giants’ No. 29 prospect, as ranked by MLB.com. The move signals a willingness by the Giants to move in a younger direction with their outfield, a move started by bringing up No. 4 prospect Austin Slater earlier this month. This offseason, San Francisco traded for 31-year old Andrew McCutchen and signed Jackson, 31, to a two-year, $6 million deal with an eye towards them starting in right and center, with 35-year old Hunter Pence potentially in left. Pence has been reduced to a pinch-hitting role, and career backup Gorkys … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants trade Cory Gearrin and Austin Jackson, call up Stephen Duggar