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Surkamp will start on Tuesday; Neal to 'pen

OAKLAND -- Left-hander Eric Surkamp will start on Tuesday against the Twins to begin his third stint with Oakland this season.

Surkamp will be replacing Zach Neal in the rotation. Manager Bob Melvin said that Neal, who pitched the ninth inning on Sunday against the Tigers after starting on Wednesday, will transition to a relief role.

"He's done well at times here," Melvin said of Surkamp, who is 0-3 with a 6.55 ERA in five starts this season. "When we talk about pitching depth, he's definitely one of the guys we consider in that mix as far as starters go.