Alec Marsh<\/a> on the 60-day injured list to make room for Spence on the 40-man roster.<\/p>\nThe Athletics picked Spence first overall in the Rule 5 draft before the 2024 season, and he’s pitched the past two years with them. He went 3-6 with a 5.10 ERA in 32 appearances — including eight starts — in 2025.<\/p>\n
Spence was designated for assignment by the A’s on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Causey was in camp for the Royals as a non-roster invite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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