The Oakland A’s are expected to call up catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A on Monday, reports Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle. Slusser notes that the corresponding move will probably involve a pitcher, meaning the team will return to the normal setup of seven relievers in the bullpen and four position players on the bench.
Maxwell, 26, made his MLB debut last season after a breakout year in the minors, and he held his own on both sides of the ball in 33 games. The lefty hitter brings strong plate discipline and a bit of power with the bat, and he gives Oakland a third option behind the plate along with Stephen Vogt and Josh Phegley.