The Athletics announced a series of roster moves in the lead up to the Houston series beginning tonight, including the club’s first trade of the 2025 season that will bring former Athletic Sean Newcomb back to the organization from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations:
The club also announced the placement of first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list with what the team is called a left hip flexor strain, as well as the DFA’s of relievers Matt Krook and Ryan Cusick to make room on the 40-man roster.