on the move

Kendall Graveman moved swiftly through the minors this past season to reach the big leagues. Now, the former Mississippi State standout is on the move again – from Toronto to Oakland. Graveman, a right-hander who turns 24 next month, was shipped to the A’s on Friday as part of the Josh Donaldson-Brett Lawrie trade. Graveman reportedly will compete for a spot in Oakland’s rotation next spring, along with ex-Ole Miss star Drew Pomeranz. Graveman was drafted in the eighth round by the Blue Jays in 2013. He developed a cutter this past season and put up a 14-6 record with a 1.83 ERA at four levels of the minor leagues. He allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings in five MLB appearances in September. … Lefty Pomeranz, 22, a former first-rounder, went 5-4, 2.35 in 20 games (10 starts) in 2014 for the A’s, his third organization.