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A's Acquire Right‑Hander Scott Blewett From Cardinals

The cash-only deal gives Oakland immediate bullpen and Triple-A depth while freeing a 40-man roster spot for St. Louis ahead of the trade deadline.

Jun 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Scott Blewett (67) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Oakland acquired right-hander Scott Blewett from the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations, a move the A’s announced on July 27.
  • Blewett had exercised an opt-out from a Cardinals minor-league deal, had his contract selected, made a two-inning, scoreless appearance in the majors, and was then designated for assignment before the trade.
  • Blewett is out of minor-league options, which has made him a frequent organizational move and explains why teams use him as short-term depth rather than shuttleable roster help.
  • He is a journeyman reliever with roughly 74 major-league innings, a mid-90s fastball and an 84 mph slider, plus uneven Triple-A results that make him a low-risk pickup for the A’s.
  • The immediate effect is roster flexibility: the A’s add low-cost pitching help for Sacramento or low-leverage MLB innings and the Cardinals clear a 40-man spot as they sort their roster before the deadline.