With the 2020 MLB trade deadline approaching in a few days, the Oakland A’s swung their first deal on Friday. They acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Los Angeles Angels, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
In exchange, the A’s sent infielder Franklin Barreto to the Angels.
The left-handed batting La Stella is an obvious fit in an A’s lineup that leans heavily to the right. His primary position is second base, which is the least excellent spot on the diamond for Oakland, but he has the versatility to cover multiple places around the infield.