Oakland Athletics Get Player Jonah Heim

May 5, 2026, 10:30
USSports

Introduction

The Oakland Athletics bought the player Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves.

Main Body

The Atlanta Braves had too many catchers. Sean Murphy is healthy again. Drake Baldwin is also a good player. The Braves did not need Jonah Heim. Heim played twelve games for Atlanta. He played for the Athletics in 2020. He won a big championship with the Texas Rangers in 2023. Heim will now play for the Athletics. He must play well to start the games. The team now plays in Sacramento, not Oakland.

Conclusion

Jonah Heim left the Atlanta Braves and joined the Oakland Athletics for money.

Learning

The 'Past vs. Future' Switch

Look at how this story moves through time. To reach A2, you need to jump between what happened and what will happen.

1. The Past (Finished Actions) We use a simple form to talk about things that are over:

  • Bought (Buy → Bought)
  • Played (Play → Played)
  • Won (Win → Won)
  • Left (Leave → Left)

2. The Future (Upcoming Actions) We use will for things that are going to happen next:

  • He will now play for the Athletics.

3. The Requirement (Must) When something is necessary, use must:

  • He must play well.

Quick Pattern Map: Past Action →\rightarrow Future Plan →\rightarrow Requirement Example: He won a title →\rightarrow He will play →\rightarrow He must work hard.

Vocabulary Learning

player
a person who takes part in a game or sport
Example:The player scored a goal in the match.
catcher
a baseball player who stands behind home plate to catch the ball
Example:The catcher threw the ball to the first baseman.
healthy
in good physical condition; free from illness
Example:She is healthy and enjoys running every morning.
good
of a high standard or quality
Example:He gave a good performance in the play.
championship
a competition to decide the best team or person
Example:They won the championship after a long season.
team
a group of people working together to achieve a goal
Example:The team practiced every day to improve.
play
to participate in a game or sport
Example:They will play soccer in the park tomorrow.
start
to begin or commence
Example:The game will start at 3 p.m.
money
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:She saved her money for a new bicycle.
big
large in size or amount
Example:They built a big house on the hill.