The Athletics have sent right-hander outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the at MLB.com. Oakland designated him for a signment on Wednesday. Patton has pitched 12 times for the As over two stints. Hes logged 12 1/3 innings, mostly in low-leverage relief, allowing seven runs. Patton has punched out Dominique Wilkins Jersey seven while walking six and given up a trio of home runs. The 35-year-old has spent more time in Las Vegas, working to a 4.68 ERA acro s 42 1/3 frames in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Patton has fanned a decent 24.3% of opponents in Triple-A against a 10.1% walk rate. A former 24th-round pick, Patton has appeared at the major league level in parts of six seasons. Pitching for the Rangers, Cubs and As, he owns a 5.11 ERA over 116 1/3 innings. He has worked to a 3.36 ERA through parts of six Triple-A campaigns and allowed 3.68 earned runs per nine in four years at Japans highest level. As was the case when the As outrighted Patton in May, hell have the ability to elect free agency in lieu of the minor league a signment. D.J. Augustin Jersey