They found a deal they liked enough to do so Saturday, sending left-hander Jeffrey Springs, their highest-paid pitcher, and Jacob Lopez to the A’s for a package of right-hander Joe Boyle, first-base prospect Will Simpson, minor-league right-hander Jacob ...

The Athletics are acquiring left-hander Jeffrey Springs in a six-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, sources told ESPN on Saturday, continuing their push toward contention with a significant increase in their payroll as they head into their first season in Sacramento.

The Athletics have added another option for their refurbished rotation, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.