A's in contact with free-agent pitcher Walker Buehler

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the ninth inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Kotsay: A’s were in contact with free agent Walker Buehler

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay says the club has been in contact with free agent and reigning World Series champion pitcher Walker Buehler.