ANAHEIM -- In a post-Trade Deadline move, the A's claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Rockies on Friday.
Manager Bob Melvin said he's unsure where Garneau would be assigned, nor did he announce a corresponding move, but the addition of Garneau is designed to provide the A's with defensive help. Garneau has spent most of this season playing for Triple-A Albuquerque, where he threw out 14 of 29 runners trying to steal.
"He looks to be a pretty good catch-and-throw guy," Melvin said. "He had some decent numbers this year. We're always looking to acquire players we're trying to increase our depth with.