The Athletics have acquired minor league infielder Vinnie Catricala from the Mariners in exchange for cash or a player to be named later, tweets Jane Lee of MLB.com. Catricala was designated for assignment by the Mariners last Sunday.
Catricala had been used mostly as a third baseman for Double-A Jackson, hitting .253/.318/.351 in 195 plate appearances. The 24-year-old was a 10th round selection of the Mariners in the 2009 draft.
