Athletics release veteran Moss

The 34-year-old Moss was acquired from the Kansas City Royals on Jan. 29 for
his second stint with the Athletics. But the club has determined that it would
be hard for Moss to make the 25-man roster based on how they stack up at first
baseman, the outfield and designated hitter.

Moss slugged 76 homers from 2012-14 with the Athletics and was an American
League All-Star in 2014. He batted just .207 with 22 homers and 50 RBIs last
season for Kansas City.

The left-handed hitter has 160 career homers in 11 seasons with seven
different teams. He was due to be paid $8.25 million this season, with the
Royals agreeing to pick up $3.25 million. By releasing Moss, the Athletics
will eat the remaining $5 million.

Moss went 4-for-10 with two walks in four spring appearances.

--Field Level Media