Injuries to Athletics starters Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin that are likely to land both on the disabled list to start the season has probably thrust both right-hander Jesse Chavez and southpaw Tommy Milone into the rotation, the San Francisco Chronicle has speculated.
Chavez has earned consideration. He has been the team's best pitcher this spring. He has won all three decisions and has yet to give up a run in 12 2/3 innings. He has struck out 12.
Milone had been on the outside looking in despite a solid 2013 in which he won 12 of 21 decisions and managed a 4.14 ERA.