The Oakland A’s recalled right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs from Triple-A Nashville and optioned left-handed pitcher Eric Surkamp to Nashville, the club announced on Monday
Triggs was 2-1 with a 5.14 ERA and .214 opponents batting average in six relief appearances with Nashville. He has not allowed a home run and has struck out nine batters in 7.0 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from Baltimore on March 13.
Triggs spent the entire 2015 season at Double-A Bowie where he was 0-2 with a 1.03 ERA, .196 opponents batting average and 17 saves in 43 relief appearances.