Alex Hassan was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Monday, Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston reports.

Hassan was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Monday, Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston reports.

Analysis:

The 26-year-old got his first taste of major league action last season, appearing in three games for the Red Sox last season. He spent the vast majority of the year at Triple-A Pawtucket, where he slashed .287/.378/.426 with 55 RBI and eight home runs in 408 at-bats. It was a bit of a regression from two seasons ago, when he hit .338 in 210 Triple-A at-bats.