Infielder Aledmys Díaz and left-hander Sean Newcomb, a pair of veterans, were designated for assignment by the A's prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels
The new budget relies on Oakland completing a deal with the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group that will start to yield millions of dollars by September.
Linebacker Marco Jones, the Bay Area's top prospect in the class of 2025, commits to Texas A&M over offers from USC, Texas and reigning champion Michigan