OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Justin Marks from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.
The A's announced the deal Friday and said they optioned Marks to Triple-A Sacramento. Oakland later designated outfielder Kent Matthes for assignment to clear a spot for Marks on the 40-man roster.
The 26-year-old Marks went 3-2 with a 5.64 ERA in 13 appearances with two starts for Triple-A Omaha. He posted a 3.42 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings in 11 relief outings.
Marks made his major-league debut April 20 against Minnesota after being called up from the minors that day for a brief big-league stint.
Matthes was claimed off waivers from Colorado on March 20. He hit .217 with five home runs and 25 RBI in 48 games with Sacramento and Double-A Midland.
