Three A's pitchers went unclaimed on outright waivers; Maldonado and Bowden elected free agency while Shuster will be assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas for 2026.
A's Making Slight Tweaks with Former Atlanta Braves First Rounder
Jared Shuster, claimed off waivers by the A's and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, altered his pitch mix by increasing sinker usage while results remain inconsistent.