The Oakland Athletics acquired veteran outfielder JJ Bleday from the Miami Marlins for left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk on Saturday, both teams announced.
Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk, 22, will be sidelined through at least next spring after having Tommy John surgery.
The Athletics announced Tuesday that left-handed pitching prospect A.J. Puk has been recommended for Tommy John surgery by Dr. James Andrews.
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First-round pick A.J. Puk (No. 6 overall) was one of nine non-roster spring training invitees announced by the Athletics on Thursday.
The Oakland Athletics selected Florida left-hander A.J. Puk with the No. 6 pick in Thursday night's MLB first-year player draft.
