Garrett Acton #52

Signed with the Athletics as a nondrafted free agent on June 28, 2020...began his collegiate career at St. Louis University (2017) before pitching one season at Parkland College (Ill.) in 2018...played his final two collegiate seasons at the University of Illinois (2019-20)…was originally selected by the White Sox in the 35th round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft but did not sign.

2024

Did not pitch while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

2023

Selected by the Athletics on May 14 and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 29 after making six appearances...made his Major League debut on May 14 vs. TEX (1.2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2SO)...made 21 relief appearances for Las Vegas, going 5-2 with a 5.59 ERA (29.0IP, 18ER) and three saves...was placed on the injured list on June 14 (right elbow inflammation) and released on July 19...after undergoing Tommy John surgery, signed a Minor League contract with the Rays on Dec. 15.

2022

Went 3-9 with a 5.01 ERA (70.0IP, 39ER) and nine saves in 51 appearances between Las Vegas and Double-A Midland...led Athletics Minor Leaguers in appearances and ranked third in saves.

2021

Made his professional debut between Class-A Stockton and Class-A Lansing, going 3-0 with a 3.69 ERA (53.2IP, 22ER) and two saves while fanning 87 batters.