ARLINGTON, Texas - There remains a chance the A’s might adjust their rotation after one time through.
No. 5 starter Raul Alcantara performed poorly in his first start Friday, allowing eight runs in two innings. The rookie right-hander gave up two homers, including a grand slam by Nomar Mazara. Long man Jesse Hahn, who was Oakland’s No. 3 starter the first half of 2015, took over and worked six strong innings, hitting 97 mph with his fastball and allowing two runs.
The team has a day off at Kansas City on Tuesday, and Melvin said that will factor.