Graveman scratched, likely headed to DL

A's reshuffle rotation with righty dealing with sore shoulder, Hahn with triceps injury

May 26th, 2017

NEW YORK -- A's right-hander was scratched from his scheduled start in New York on Friday, and he is likely headed to the disabled list with shoulder soreness.
An injury-riddled A's rotation is also expected to lose to the DL with a triceps issue. Lefty pitched on regular rest in Graveman's place in Friday's series opener, and right-hander came into town to start Saturday.
Cotton won't officially be recalled until then, and the A's will have to make another move in Cleveland next week, with right-hander the likely fill-in option to start against the Indians.

Graveman was sidelined by the same shoulder injury from April 15-26, and it's assumed he'll be out even longer this time.
"Any time this happens a second time," A's manager Bob Melvin said, "you want to be a little bit more careful with it.
"It was OK for a start or two, and then just kind of there. Last time, when he threw a bullpen, it didn't feel right, and we just didn't want to push it any farther."
Graveman was expected to be re-evaluated Friday, while Hahn underwent an MRI exam that revealed no structural damage. Right-hander is the only member of the current rotation that has not spent time on the DL this year.
Alonso on the mend
A's first baseman was held out of the starting lineup a second straight game Friday, as he continues to recover from the effects of being hit by a pitch on the right wrist Tuesday night.

Alonso engaged in defensive work and hit off a tee Friday, but it's unlikely he'll be available off the bench until Saturday. Melvin hopes he can start Sunday's series finale.