The A’s aren’t quite ready to go with the next generation of starting pitching they are working to put together in the minor leagues, deciding that Tuesday’s start against the Texas Rangers will go to veteran Eric Surkamp.
The left-hander has been called up to the A’s three times previously, getting a total of six starts, going 0-3 with a 6.41 ERA and a 1.950 WHIP.
“We have a ix of guys, and when somebody goes down, there’s an opportunity for somebody else, and he’s in that mix,’’ manager Bob Melvin said. “He’s been up several times and continues to get opportunities, in this case because of injury.