The A’s, needing to fill the void of a left-handed power hitter created by Jason Giambi’s departure to the Yankees, trade southpaw reliever Mark Guthrie and minor league right-hander Tyler Yates to the Mets for David Justice. The Mets had acquired the designated hitter-outfielder a week ago in a deal which sent third baseman Robin Ventura to the Yankees.

The San Francisco Giants sign free agent pitcher Jason Schmidt to a $31-million four-year deal. After being traded by Pittsburgh, Schmidt was 7-1 for San Francisco last season.