A's Claim LHP Connor Thomas Off Waivers From Atlanta
Oakland adds a waiver claim with minor league upside after Atlanta quietly tried to sneak the lefty through waivers.
The Athletics claimed left-hander Connor Thomas off waivers from the Braves, adding a 28-year-old with a rough MLB track record but solid Triple-A results. Thomas posted a 2.09 ERA with a 59.2% ground ball rate in 27.1 innings at Triple-A this season. He retains a full slate of options, so Oakland can keep him in the minors if no big-league spot opens. The A's had roster flexibility after Mark Leiter Jr. was moved to the 60-day IL following season-ending hip surgery.
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