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A's trade for veteran Tony Kemp, send minor league infielder to Cubs

The A's have found the left-handed bat they coveted this offseason. And he can play multiple positions.

Tony Kemp has been traded from the Chicago Cubs to Oakland for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas, the A's announced on Monday.

News of the day: Tony to the Town.

We've acquired infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp from the Chicago Cubs for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas. pic.twitter.com/vX4C5DtMaW— Oakland A's (@Athletics) January 13, 2020

Kemp, 28, started the 2019 season with the Houston Astros before being traded to Cubs for catcher Martin Maldonado. Between the two teams, he hit a career-low .