The A's rode their bullpen to 97 wins and a spot in the AL Wild Card game in 2018. Headed into 2019, they're reportedly set to sign their first reliever of the offseason.
Free agent Joakim Soria and the A's are reportedly close to "finalizing" a two-year deal, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The deal will be worth $15 million, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported.
#Athletics close to finalizing two-year deal with free-agent reliever Joakim Soria, sources tell The Athletic. Some details to complete, and Soria must pass physical.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 21, 2018
Soria will earn about $15 million when the deal is completed.