I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland tried to block something like that, although I doubt that we'll ever hear about it (unless they actually pick him up, of course).
Very possible, but if I’m the A’s that would be a pretty big risk. Claiming a player just to block, while it happens, is a gamble. I would think the A’s like where they are at right now with their roster and wouldn’t want to have to make room if the Giants let them have him. McCutchen probably hit the wire on day one or two of eligibility and it would not have been known at the time that the Astros would potentially need him. Here are some players that MAY pass through waivers unclaimed and could be options if George is out. Of course all of these have some warts from their contract to performance or both.
AL
Choo
Adam Jones (unlikely to waive 5/10 rights)
Jose Abreu (doubt he’d clear)
Alex Gordon
Curtis Granderson
Kole Calhoun
NL
McCutchen
Jose Bautista
All I looked at were outfielders, except for Abreu. I guess you could look at other position players and shuffle your lineup some but I don’t like those options.
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