Mark Leiter Jr. Signed, Pick 8 in 2026 MLB Draft, A’s Rule 5 Draft Review, Winter Meeting Wrap-Up, This Player in A’s History: Eric Chavez

Today, we discuss the first major move of the offseason as the A’s are in agreement on a one year contract with RHP Mark Leiter, Jr. The MLB heads its Draft Lottery to determine the draft order for the 2026 Draft and the A’s ended up securing the number 8 as we discuss which prospect experts project they will select. The Rule 5 Draft has come and gone we discuss who was selected and our thoughts on a confusing trade with the Red Sox. Finally, we wrap up with our continued series of This Player in A’s History talking about former Gold Glove 3B Eric Chavez. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!