Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Athletics Sign Michael Stefanic to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

The contact-first infielder arrives as low-cost infield depth following a productive Triple-A season with Buffalo.

TORONTO, ON - MAY 29: Michael Stefanic #16 of the Toronto Blue Jays fields a ball against the Athletics during the fifth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on May 29, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Image

Overview

  • Oakland reached a minor-league agreement with Stefanic that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.
  • He is expected to compete for a bench role as the A's bolster infield depth behind Jacob Wilson and options such as Max Schuemann.
  • In 2025 with Triple-A Buffalo, he hit .287 with six home runs, 17 doubles and 51 RBIs over 106 games, appearing in nine MLB games for Toronto.
  • Across five Triple-A seasons, he owns a .332/.427/.454 line built on contact and on-base skills.
  • His major-league results have been limited at .227/.314/.267 in 99 games, with a 0.0% barrel rate and 22.2% hard-hit rate indicating minimal power.