The Oakland Athletics will take a look at Robbie Grossman as a potential leadoff man when they open spring play.
The A's announced that manager Bob Melvin has signed a one-year extension that will keep him in Oakland through the 2019 season.
Kendall Graveman became the first A's pitcher since Blue Moon Odom in 1971 to pull off an unassisted double play.
Right-hander Kendall Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a strained right shoulder, and the Athletics also announced shortstop Marcus Semien will have wrist surgery.
Oakland Athletics reliever John Axford was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday after experiencing tightness in his right shoulder while warming up Tuesday night.
Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray has been cleared to resume throwing after visiting a specialist about his lat strain.
