The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Stephen Piscotty to the Oakland Athletics for a pair of minor leaguers.

The Cardinals received infielders Yairo Munoz and Max Schrock.

Piscotty played at Stanford and grew up in nearby Pleasanton, California. He missed some time last season to be back with his family in California after his mother was diagnosed with ALS.

"The thought of playing at home is a dream, and to be close to my mom and family is priceless," Piscotty said. "I'm excited to go somewhere I'm wanted. I hear great things about Oakland's young core, and I'm excited to be a part of that.

"I grew up an A's fan and have gone to games since I was an infant. Seems meant to be on multiple levels. I'm looking forward to 2018."