Athletics sign Rosales to 1-year deal
Adam Rosales is headed back to Oakland.
After spending four seasons with the Athletics from 2010-13, Rosales formally agreed to a one-year deal with the club on Wednesday.
Rosales will earn $1.25 million if he makes the team, and could earn an additional $1 million based on plate appearances, reports Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.
The 33-year-old utility infielder struggled last season, the first of his nine-year career in which he eclipsed the 100-game mark. Rosales slashed .229/.319/.495 with a career-high 13 homers and 35 RBIs as a member of the San Diego Padres.
Rosales will strictly serve as a depth player in Oakland, considering the A's have Trevor Plouffe at third, Marcus Semien at shortstop, Jed Lowrie at second, and Yonder Alonso at first.
As a counter-move, Oakland designated left-hander Dillon Overton for assignment.