Athletics Strengthen Pitching Staff with Strategic Acquisitions

The Oakland Athletics have bolstered their rotation by signing Alex Wood and trading for Ross Stripling from the San Francisco Giants.

Free agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, adding a veteran presence to their young staff.
The Athletics also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the Giants, in exchange for minor league outfielder Jonah Cox.
Wood, who has a career ERA of 3.74, is expected to take on a full-time starting role, aiming to stabilize a rotation that used a record-tying 24 starters last season.
Stripling, with a career ERA of 3.96, struggled last season but brings experience to the Athletics' pitching lineup.
The moves are part of the Athletics' strategy to provide guidance and mentorship for their inexperienced pitching staff.