The A's have plenty of relief pitchers, but not many starters on their current roster.
But they took a big step to change that on Friday by agreeing to terms with right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada on a one-year deal.
The team announced the agreement but did not disclose terms.
A's agree to terms with right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada on a one-year contract for the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/QCqzC2uMIq
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Yahoo's Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth $4 million.
Free agent starter Marco Estrada and the Oakland A's are in agreement on a one-year, $4 million contract, a source familiar with the contract tells ESPN.