MESA, Ariz. - Sean Manaea, who has a history of minor back issues, was scratched from Tuesday’s start, which was to be his Cactus League debut, with middle back tightness.
Frankie Montas, who also was on the schedule to pitch Tuesday against the Indians at Goodyear, will get the start in place of Manaea.
Manaea typically has one or two starts per season pushed back by minor back tightness, including missing one turn through the rotation with upper back stiffness last September.
Another Oakland starter, Daniel Gossett, was scratched from last Sunday’s start with back soreness; Gossett is throwing a bullpen session Tuesday and is likely to pitch in a game later this week.