BALTIMORE BRINGS IN BRUGMAN
The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Jaycob Brugman from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later (Jake Bray 12/19/17) or cash considerations.
What does it give the Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles are a team that has been taking chances on outfielders in recent years, especially the versatile kind. Brugman could be the next in line. He can play all three outfield positions, so Brugman stands a decent chance of breaking camp with the team next spring.
What does it give the Oakland Athletics
The Athletics decided to move on from the 25-year-old Brugman recently, as he was designated for assignment. Therefore, they were at least able to get back an asset (albeit a very small one). Oakland still has holes to fill in the outfield but felt Brugman was expendable.
Fantasy impact
He is more of a fourth outfielder/backup type, so do not expect a major breakthrough from Brugman in 2018. Pass.
