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Athletics Add Michael Stefanic on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Oakland is taking a low-cost look at a contact-first hitter to bolster an infield that lacks established options.

Overview

  • ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported the agreement, which includes an invitation to big-league Spring Training.
  • Stefanic owns a .332/.427/.454 line over five Triple-A seasons, built on elite contact and plate discipline.
  • In the majors he has hit .227/.314/.267 across 99 games and 289 plate appearances, reflecting limited power production.
  • He appeared for the Angels from 2022–24 and played nine games for the Blue Jays in 2025 while spending most of the season at Triple-A Buffalo.
  • He is expected to compete in camp for a bench role as infield depth behind Jacob Wilson, with candidates like Max Schuemann also in the mix.