Jhonny Pereda, a catcher formerly with the Miami Marlins, has been traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. The 28-year-old made his major league debut last season, participating in 20 games and achieving a batting average of .231 with four RBIs. During his time at Triple-A Jacksonville, he showcased his potential by hitting .297 with four home runs and 14 RBIs across 49 games, demonstrating a solid .829 OPS. To accommodate Pereda on the roster, the A's designated Kyle McCann for assignment. McCann served as a backup catcher for the A's throughout the 2024 season, registering a .236 batting average with five home runs and 15 RBIs over 54 games.

Jhonny Pereda has been traded to the Oakland Athletics from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The 28-year-old catcher made his MLB debut last season, playing in 20 games where he recorded a batting average of .231 with four RBIs. His performance at the Triple-A level with Jacksonville was significantly stronger, as he hit .297 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in 49 games, showcasing an .829 OPS. To accommodate Pereda, the Athletics designated Kyle McCann for assignment. McCann served as a backup catcher for the Athletics last season, appearing in 54 games with a batting average of .236, contributing five home runs and 15 RBIs.