OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics recalled right-hander Evan Scribner before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
Left-hander Tommy Milone, who took the loss in Friday night’s game, was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make place.
Scribner joined the A’s for the third time this year and is 0-0 with a 5.30 ERA in 12 relief appearances. He was on the A’s Opening Day roster and compiled a 4.26 ERA in eight games before being optioned April 20. Scribner is also 1-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 25 relief appearances for the River Cats.
Milone is 9-9 with a 4.39 ERA in 22 starts this year. He allowed six runs in 3 2-3 innings on Friday. He went 3-2 over his previous seven starts and the A’s were 5-2 in those games.