"The Oakland A's designated Jack Cust for assignment on Sunday, meaning the team has 10 days to either trade, waive or release their leading home run hitter from last season.

Also, former Bishop O'Dowd High and Cal star pitcher Tyson Ross has made the A's 25-man roster. The 6-foot-6 Ross, who was the A's second-round pick in 2008, will likely pitch out of the bullpen.

Cust, who hit 25 home runs and drove in 70 runs in 2009, was re-signed to a one-year, $2.65 million deal in the off-season. Cust's spot on the 40-man roster was taken by Ross. Oakland also chose to keep outfielder Travis Buck instead of Cust."