ATHLETICS ADD RIGHT-HANDER WILMER FONT
The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Wilmer Font from the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Logan Salow.
What does it give the Oakland Athletics
In Font, the A's are taking a flier on his power arm. Font has had trouble commanding his pitches in MLB, but perhaps a change of scenery will help him fully develop his arsenal. He will join Oakland immediately.
What does it give the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers had recently designated Font for assignment, so they did well to get a pitcher in return for his services. Salow is a decent left-hander who may have a future as a situational lefty in the big leagues.
Fantasy impact
Font is a pitcher to follow in fantasy circles because of his ability to strike batters out. That said, he should not be picked up immediately. Instead, wait and see if Font becomes a starter or late-inning reliever in Oakland. As for Salow, his value as a situational left-hander is minimal for fantasy purposes.
