Brad Mills

Mills pitched his way into a trade after carving up the opposition at Triple-A Nashville to begin the season (9.2 K/9, 2.2 BB/9), when the Brewers didn't have room for him. The A's acquired him –- reportedly for $1 –- and gave him three turns in the rotation when injuries struck prior to their trades to add more viable options. When Oakland designated him for assignment in July, the Blue Jays claimed him, but he made just two more appearances in the big leagues after that point before getting outrighted to Buffalo. A 2007 fourth-round pick, Mills' days as a starter are likely nearing an end, which may ultimately give him second life as a reliever depending on how much velocity the role change adds to his high-80s fastball.