Report: Mets trade Jeurys Familia to the Athletics
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The Oakland Athletics entered July with the intention of buying at this year’s trade deadline. On Saturday, they made their first big move with the acquisition of New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia. The 28-year-old has been sharp this season in New York’Report: Mets trade Jeurys Familia to the Athletics
The Oakland Athletics entered July with the intention of buying at this year’s trade deadline. On Saturday, they made their first big move with the acquisition of New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia. The 28-year-old has been sharp this season in New York’s bullpen. Across 40.2 innings pitched, Familia has a 2.88 ERA, 43 strikeouts and 17 saves in 21 opportunities.Oakland’s duo of Lou Trevino and Blake Treinen was already one of the best back-end tandems in baseball. As Oakland’s closer, Treinen has a 0.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 24 saves in 48 innings. Meanwhile, Trivino has a 1.22 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 44.1 innings.Familia is unlikely to serve as Oakland’s closer, but he should share set-up duties with Trivino. Following the trade, the Athletics will have three high-end relievers to cover the final three innings of the game.Now that Oakland has solidified its bullpen, the front office could look to improve its starting rotation. While Oakland may have the lowest payroll in the majors, they are a pla Read more