On Tuesday, the A’s announced the trade of left-hander Eric O’Flaherty and cash considerations to the Mets, in exchange for a player to be named later. This continues a string of recent bullpen changes, and it’s probable that Billy Beane has more moves in mind.
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O’Flaherty was 1-2 with a 5.91 ERA this season, after appearing in just 25 games over the course of the year. He missed the entire month of May with a left shoulder strain, and had struggled throughout the 2015 campaign.