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Oakland A's will call up Cody Martin to start Tuesday for 1st major league start

The Athletics have changed tomorrow's starter from Chris Bassitt to Cody Martin.

The Oakland Athletics will call up Cody Martin Tuesday to start against the Los Angeles Angels, according to the beat writers (John Hickey's tweets). Chris Bassitt was previously listed as the probable starter. There is no word on the reason for the change, though Bob Melvin is expected to give his usual pre-game press gaggle around 5:15. Martin will be one of the first minor league players called up with rosters expanding on September 1.

The A's acquired Martin for an international bonus slot at the non-waiver trade deadline from the Atlanta Braves, when he had a 2.