A's Blackburn to make season debut vs. Braves; Aguilar DFA'd originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The Athletics will turn to right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to snap their 11-game losing streak.
Blackburn, who missed the first two months of the season due to a right middle fingernail avulsion, officially was activated off the 15-day injured list Monday. He will make his first appearance since Aug. 4 on Monday night in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves.
To make room on the roster, the A's designated first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment.