The Oakland Athletics will not ask Zach Neal to make a second start on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, says A's manager Bob Melvin (via Jane Lee, MLB.com). The A's are, according to Lee, "discussing other options." Neal pitched a seven-pitch ninth inning in Saturday's 12-3 win against the Detroit Tigers after he threw 60 pitches in his start last Wednesday.
The only A's starter on the 40-man roster with Triple-A Nashville is left-hander Eric Surkamp, who is scheduled to pitch for Nashville on Sunday. More exciting options include prospect right-hander Daniel Mengden, who owns an 0.