This article references Chris Hatcher and more! Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Chris Hatcher avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.15 million contract. Hatcher was acquired from the Dodgers last August and posted a 3.52 ERA in 23 innings with the A's down the stretch. The 32-year-old right-hander will continue to work in a middle-relief role for Oakland in 2018.Keep on reading: Chris Hatcher Avoids Arbitration