OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Athletics claimed infielder Tyler Nevin, a son of former Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin, off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Nevin, 26, has a .203 batting average with five home runs and 29 RBIs in 105 at-bats over three seasons with the Orioles and Detroit Tigers. He was reacquired by the Orioles in January from Detroit, then designated him for assignment Thursday.
Nevin may have an opportunity with the A's, who were a major league-worst 50-112 last season. He is a right-handed bat and has also played in the outfield in addition to first and third base.