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Athletics Sign Joey Meneses to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Oakland adds the 33-year-old former Nationals breakout as low-cost depth who will try to earn a role in camp.

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 07: A detailed view of an Oakland Athletics equipment bag sitting in the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The A's defeated the Tigers 7-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Jul 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses (45) hits the ball into play against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the A's reached agreement with Meneses on a minor-league contract that includes a Spring Training invitation.
  • Meneses spent 2025 with Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets system, hitting .265 with 11 home runs, and he also played winter ball in Mexico.
  • He is expected to compete for opportunities behind established first base and DH options Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker.
  • A Triple-A assignment to Las Vegas is likely unless he forces his way onto the roster during Spring Training, according to reports.
  • Meneses broke out with the Nationals in 2022 by hitting .324 with 13 homers in 56 games, then saw his production dip in 2023–24; he owns a career .282/.338/.480 line in Triple-A.