A’s Designate Geoff Hartlieb For Assignment

4:55pm: The A’s have now made it official, announcing their acquisition of Blewett with Hartlieb designated for assignment.
10:10am: The Athletics are designating right-hander Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. The team has to formally announce the move, but it’s listed on the transaction log at MLB.com. The A’s needed to open a 40-man roster spot after acquiring righty Scott Blewett in a cash swap with the Cardinals last night. Presumably, the Hartlieb DFA paves the way for Blewet