A's Pitcher Notches First Save, Gets DFA'd Next Day

32-year-old right-hander Austin Pruitt has been struggling to regain his footing in the big leagues after a few tough seasons. Sunday he picked up his first save in four years. Monday he was DFA'd.

The A's have designated RHP Austin Pruitt for assignment. The move clears a spot for RHP Joel Payamps, who was claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals Saturday.

— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) August 22, 2022

Pruitt was the odd man out when the A's claimed Joel Payamps off waivers. Pruitt had pitched 37.2 innings this season in Oakland, posting a 4.78 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP with a 27:8 K/BB ratio. He recorded his one and only save in a win over the Seattle Mariners two days ago. 

Austin Pruitt closes out the ninth as the A’s top the M’s 👏 pic.twitter.com/h3gjumiN92

— The Rickey Henderson of Blogs (@RickeyBlog) August 21, 2022

It was Pruitt's 6th career save, the other five came with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017-18. 

In five seasons in the majors, he has a 4.82 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP.

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