The third major domino has fallen in Oakland.
The A's shipped IF/OF Ben Zobrist and cash consideration to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for two minor league pitchers, right-hander Aaron Brooks amd left-hander Sean Manaea, the team announced.
Brooks has spent most of the season at Triple-A Omaha where he is 6-5 with a 3.71 ERA in 18 games, including 17 starts. He also made two appearances with Kansas City and has allowed three runs on six hits in 4.1 innings for a 6.23 ERA.
The 25-year-old right-hander last pitched for the Royals June 21 and has gone 2-2 with a 4.