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Former Cal infielder makes it to The Show as an A’s reliever

OAKLAND – Michael Brady, a middle infielder during his time at Cal, has finally made it to the Major Leagues as a right-handed pitcher.

The A’s promoted Brady, who was a teammate of infielder Marcus Semien and outfielder Mark Canha while with the Golden Bears, Saturday morning. To make roster space, Oakland sent right-handed reliever Zach Neal to Triple-A Nashville.

The A’s have to make a move to get the 30-year-old Brady on the 40-man roster, and the club expects to announce that shortly.

“I was supposed to start yesterday with Nashville, but at 2:30 p.