Jed Lowrie’s $6 million option exercised by Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. — Jed Lowrie’s $6 million option for 2018 was exercised by the Oakland Athletics. The switch-hitting second baseman’s deal included a $1 million buyout if the option had been declined. Oakland also announced Thursday that former outfielder and bench coach Mark Kotsay will work as a major league quality control coach, assisting manager