The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Chad Gaudin from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for a player to be named.

The 22-year-old Gaudin was 9-8 with a 3.35 ERA in 23 starts for Triple-A Syracuse last season, ranking fourth in the International League in ERA. He struggled in a brief stint in the majors, going 1-3 with a 13.15 ERA in five appearances.

Gaudin made his major league debut with Tampa Bay in 2003 at the age of 20 and also pitched for the Devil Rays the following season. He's 4-5 with a 5.46 ERA in 46 major league appearances, including 10 starts.

To clear a spot for Gaudin on the 40-man roster, the A's designated catcher John Baker for assignment. Baker hit .234 with five home runs and 41 RBIs in 103 games for Triple-A Sacramento last season.