HOUSTON - New A’s reliever Wilmer Font arrived in the clubhouse Friday, two days after being acquired in a deal with the Dodgers, and expressed approval of his new team.
“I know they play hard and they’re here to win ,” Font said, with Juan Dorado interpreting. “I’m here to do whatever the team asks of me.”
Font, who is out of options, is likely to be in the bullpen initially, but the team will consider him as an option to start, too.
“It’s always a possibility,” Font said. “Last year I worked as a starter and in years past, so I’m familar with it.