Athletics sign reliever José Leclerc

The spending A’s just keep on adding. General manager David Forst spoke recently about adding one or two more pieces to the team and today we have an addition. The club is in agreement on a 1-year deal with free agent right-handed reliever José Leclerc:

We have signed right-handed pitcher José Leclerc to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/N2TcWcmI7X

— Athletics (@Athletics) January 17, 2025 The deal guarantees Leclerc $10 million for his services this coming season, which now pushes the 2025 payroll up to roughly $100 million, though don’t check my math. If that checks out then the club is just barely pushing up against the $105 million they must spend for owner John Fisher to continue…