Athletics acquired outfielder-designated hitter Jack Cust from the Padres for a player to be named or cash consideration.
Cust should take Mike Piazza's roster spot in time for Friday's game. If Nick Swisher can't DH this weekend, Cust would be the better choice than Chris Snelling to start there against right-handers. Of course, the A's will probably need both with Travis Buck (wrist) also likely to be sidelined. If Buck avoids the DL and Milton Bradley returns next week as anticipated, perhaps neither Cust nor Snelling will be worth using in AL-only leagues.