OAKLAND -- The A's made a series of moves ahead of Monday's 40-man roster deadline, adding right-handers Heath Fillmyer and Lou Trivino, along with outfielder Ramon Laureano, who was acquired in a trade with the Astros earlier in the day.
Outfielder Jaycob Brugman and left-hander Sam Moll were designated for assignment, while right-hander Bobby Wahl was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville to clear roster space.
The A's have subsequently protected Fillmyer, Trivino and Laureano from next month's Rule 5 Draft, which permits clubs to select eligible players from other organizations who aren't on their team's 40-man roster.