OAKLAND -- The A's return from the All-Star break Friday night as they open a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox at the Coliseum.
Oakland will send out its usual starting lineup, with one small exception -- Jurickson Profar will get the start at second base over Franklin Barreto and bat eighth in the order. A's manager Bob Melvin explained that he wanted another left-handed bat in the lineup and that Barreto would return for Saturday afternoon's contest.
Mike Fiers will be on the mound for Oakland in search of his 10th consecutive quality start.