A’s add Daulton Jefferies to 40-man roster, DFA Jharel Cotton

Nov 20 2019 by Athletics Nation

 
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A new prospect joins the roster to avoid the Rule 5 draft.

The Oakland A’s added pitching prospect Daulton Jefferies to their 40-man roster on Wednesday, the team announced. To make room, fellow pitcher Jharel Cotton was designated for assignment.

Jefferies was added to the roster to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft, which you can read more about here. The draft isn’t until December, but Wednesday was the deadline to add eligible...

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