Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed Tuesday it appears Jesse Chavez and Tommy Milone will be in the opening day rotation. Melvin told reporters he is "very comfortable" with a rotation of Sonny Gray, Scott Kazmir, Dan Straily, Milone and Chavez.
The A's announced Monday starting pitcher Jarrod Parker is lost for the season due to Tommy John surgery. A.J. Griffin could also miss the first month with an elbow injury, which creates rotation spots for Chavez and Milone.