Oakland Athletics sign former Giants pitcher Scott Alexander
Feb 15, 2024, 9:38 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Scott Alexander #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Oracle Park on September 9, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
(Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
The Oakland Athletics are adding another arm to their pitching rotation, lefty Scott Alexander.
A San Francisco Giant for the past two seasons, the A’s announced they’ve signed the 34-year-old pitcher to a one-year deal. The terms of the deal were not announced.
To make room on the roster, the Athletics placed left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day injured list with a strained left elbow.
Alexander went 7-3 with a save, a 4.66 ERA and .693 opponents OPS in 55 appearances, including eight starts, with the Giants in 2023. The Santa Rosa native made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals in 2015. After nine years in Kansas City, he also spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In his career, he’s 19-12 with a 3.29 ERA.
Welcome to the Green and Gold, Scott!
We have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the 2024 season with Scott Alexander. pic.twitter.com/qZizwyB0m9
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) February 14, 2024
Scott Alexander isn’t the only former Giants player the A’s have added this offseason. Earlier this year, the Oakland A’s announced they’ve acquired Ross Stripling and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants for minor league outfielder Jonah Cox. The Athletics also announced they’ve signed former Giants pitcher Alex Wood to a one-year deal.
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