Athletics release veteran Moss

The Oakland Athletics released first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss on Tuesday, two days after designating him for assignment.

The 34-year-old Moss was acquired from the Kansas City Royals on Jan. 29 for his second stint with the Athletics. But the club has determined that it would be hard for Moss to make the 25-man roster based on how they stack up at first baseman, the outfield and designated hitter.

Moss slugged 76 homers from 2012-14 with the Athletics and was an American League All-Star in 2014. He batted just .207 with 22 homers and 50 RBIs last season for Kansas City.

The left-handed hitter has 160 career homers in 11 seasons with seven different teams. He was due to be paid $8.25 million this season, with the Royals agreeing to pick up $3.25 million. By releasing Moss, the Athletics will eat the remaining $5 million.

Moss went 4-for-10 with two walks in four spring appearances.

--Field Level Media