The Oakland A’s signed infielder Cliff Pennington to a minor league deal on Friday, reports Martin Gallegos of the East Bay Times. The team later confirmed the move, as well as the fact that Pennington is a non-roster invitee to spring training.
This marks yet another reunion with a former A’s player, after also bringing back reliever Jerry Blevins this winter and many more familiar faces over the last few seasons. Pennington was Oakland’s 1st-round draft back in 2005 and debuted with the team in 2008. He played here for five years, including a postseason appearance as part of the magical 2012 squad, before bouncing around to the D’Backs, Blue Jays, Angels, and Reds.