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Athletics acquire 5.34 ERA veteran swingman from Mariners in trade
TL;DR
The Athletics traded for left-hander Jose Suarez from the Mariners, who has a 5.34 ERA. Suarez, a veteran with eight years in the Major Leagues, will join the A's MLB roster immediately.
Key points
- Athletics traded for Jose Suarez from Mariners
- Suarez has a 5.34 ERA
- He is an eight-year Major League veteran
- Suarez will be placed directly on the A's MLB roster
- Trade involved cash compensation
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Athletics acquire 5.34 ERA veteran swingman from Mariners in trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Athletics and Seattle Mariners made a notable trade on Thursday afternoon.
Both clubs announced that left-hander Jose Suarez was sent to the A's in exchange for cash. The 28-year-old was designated for assignment by the Mariners earlier this week.
Suarez, an eight-year Major League veteran, is out of minor league options and will be placed directly onto the A's MLB roster.
He has made 63 starts in 115 career appearances since making his debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019.
"He’s worked as both a starter and reliever in the past, but seems ticketed for manager Mark Kotsay’s bullpen — at least for now," Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.
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Q&A
What are the details of the trade between the Athletics and Mariners?
The Athletics acquired left-hander Jose Suarez from the Mariners in exchange for cash.
What is Jose Suarez's career ERA and experience in Major League Baseball?
Jose Suarez has a career ERA of 5.34 and is an eight-year veteran in Major League Baseball.
Why was Jose Suarez designated for assignment by the Mariners?
Jose Suarez was designated for assignment by the Mariners earlier in the week, making him available for trade.