Deals for free agent relievers are expected this week, and the Oakland Athletics are active players in the market, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick:
Lots of people expect the free agent relief market to pick up steam this week before winter meetings. Could get very busy.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 29, 2015
#MLB teams that are actively seeking relief pitching: ARI, ATL, BOS, DET, HOU, KC, LAD, NYM, OAK, PIT, TOR and WASH.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 29, 2015
The trade market for relief pitchers has already been quite active with over a dozen relievers on the move this offseason, including deals involving Francisco Rodriguez, Craig Kimbrel, Joaquin Benoit, and Liam Hendriks.