Sam Fuld agreed to a one-year contract with the A's on Friday, avoiding arbitration, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.

Fuld agreed to a one-year contract with the A's on Friday, avoiding arbitration, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.

Analysis:

Fuld will likely platoon with Craig Gentry and get at-bats when the A's face right-handed starters. After hitting .274 in 164 at-bats with the Twins, he only hit .209 after being traded to the A's at the deadline. Fuld does bring some speed (21 steals in 2014) and a lot of defense to the table, which will enable him to keep earning playing time.