Oakland added another contestant to the “Who can pitch the seventh and eighth innings?” competition Tuesday.
The A’s acquired reliever Chris Hatcher from the Dodgers in exchange for $500,000 in international-bonus-slot money, which will allow Los Angeles to spend more for international free agents. Oakland already is working under spending restrictions after surpassing its limit last year, and the team sent $1.5 million in international-bonus-slot money to the Yankees last month in the Sonny Gray deal.
Hatcher is expected to join the A’s on Wednesday, according to sources. The 32-year old completed a rehab assignment Sunday after missing seven weeks with thoracic inflammation.