Athletics' Nate Orf: Part of taxi squad

Orf was named to the Athletics' three-man taxi squad Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The 30-year-old arrived in Oakland on a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training back in late November, and he showed well enough then and in summer camp to be designated part of the three-man squad that will accompany the team on road trips. Orf has experience playing second base, third base and shortstop -- along with all three outfield spots --from his days in the Brewers organization, making him a good fit for a unit designed to serve as emergency depth.