Right-handed reliever known for a serviceable sinker and wipeout slider, he made his MLB debut in 2009 with the San Diego Padres.
The St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the 28th round in 2006.
He was traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2013.
He was born in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Gold Glove first base masher Adrian Gonzalez was his teammate on the Padres.
