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A’s, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says

A's, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela throws out a Washington Nationals runner at first base in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen, File)

Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

Urshela’s deal is pending a physical, the person said Friday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract wasn’t finalized.

Third base was a top priority as the club continues to build its roster to play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento, California, before hopes of building a new ballpark and moving to Las Vegas.

The 33-year-old Urshela batted .250 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs last season between Detroit and Atlanta. A slick defensive player, he has also played for the Yankees, Cleveland, Toronto, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Angels during a nine-year major league career.

Last weekend, the A’s acquired left-handers Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to boost their rotation.

The A’s also finalized a $67 million, three-year contract with veteran right-hander Luis Severino earlier this month.

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