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Athletics acquire Sam Long from Giants for cash considerations

The Oakland Athletics announced Sunday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Sam Long from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Long had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

The A’s have acquired LHP Sam Long from San Francisco for cash considerations.

— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) April 24, 2023

Long began the season at Triple A where he struggled allowing 11 runs in 10 innings. He appeared in 28 games, including six starts, for the Giants in 2022 where he posted a 3.