“Los Angeles Dodgers Trade T.J. McFarland to Oakland Athletics for Cash Considerations”
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the trade of T.J. McFarland to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. Specific details of the trade were not disclosed.
McFarland had previously signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers during the offseason and was included among their non-roster invitees to Spring Training. During his time in Spring Training, the left-handed reliever appeared in seven games, showcasing impressive statistics with a 1.35 ERA and 0.60 WHIP, along with seven strikeouts across 6.2 innings.
Despite his strong performance in the spring, it seemed unlikely that the 34-year-old would have the opportunity to pitch for the Dodgers in the near future, given the team’s crowded bullpen. With Alex Vesia and Ryan Yarbrough solidified as the left-handed options in the active roster bullpen, McFarland’s path to playing time was limited.
McFarland now joins the Oakland Athletics, offering him the opportunity to re-establish himself as a valuable pitching option. Furthermore, there remains the possibility that he could be traded once again at the trade deadline to a playoff contender in need of bullpen assistance.
This move signifies McFarland’s return to the Athletics, having previously pitched for them during the shortened 2020 season, where he logged 20.2 innings and posted a 4.35 ERA.
