If Brett Anderson (oblique) is unable to make his next start, Travis Blackley would take his spot in the rotation.

He would get the ball Saturday in New York, pushing Dan Straily back to Monday in Texas. Blackley's name can probably be written down in ink, as Anderson will almost certainly miss at least one start and likely more. He's put up a 3.65 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 25 games -- 12 starts -- this season.

Travis Blackley is available out of the bullpen Saturday.

This doesn't necessarily rule him out for a spot start Wednesday, but it's a sign A.J. Griffin (shoulder) could be cleared to return to the starting rotation. Griffin will either make another rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday or be activated from the disabled list.

Travis Blackley is an option to start next Wednesday against the Indians.

The Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to the minors after Thursday's game and Dan Straily can't return from Triple-A Sacramento until August 30, so all signs are pointing to Blackley. It's possible he could be needed out of the bullpen in the next couple of days, so the A's will wait before making it official.

Travis Blackley struggled in a spot start against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits over five frames.

Blackley walked one and piled up six strikeouts. Kevin Youkilis smashed a two-run homer in the fifth inning, pulling the Sox to within 6-5 and capping the damage against him. While Blackley has had some success in the rotation this season, he'll return to a long relief role in the bullpen as the A's are stocked with depth in the rotation and still have Brett Anderson and A.J. Griffin likely to return in the coming weeks.

Travis Blackley is expected to start Saturday against the White Sox.

The A's had an off-day on Thursday and have another one on Monday, so this will give rookies Jarrod Parker and Tommy Milone some extra rest. Blackley has a 3.30 ERA and 49/18 K/BB ratio over 73 2/3 innings this season and makes for a decent option in AL-only leagues.

Travis Blackley returned to action on Saturday July 7.

Travis Blackley will have his next start pushed back due to back stiffness.

He had been scheduled to go Saturday, but he'll now make his next start after the All-Star break. The A's will go with Tommy Milone on Friday, Jarrod Parker on Saturday and Bartolo Colon on Sunday against the Mariners.

Travis Blackley held the Rangers to one run in seven innings to pick up a victory on Sunday evening.

Blackley certainly won't wow anyone with his stuff, but he's not walking anyone and he helped his cause by picking off both Elvis Andrus and Yorvit Torrealba tonight. He gets the Mariners in his final start before the break and he'll probably face the Twins immediately afterwards, so he's worth trying in leagues in which he's still available.

Travis Blackley wasn't involved in the decision after limiting the Mariners to two runs and five hits in seven innings on Tuesday.

He struck out three and walked one. Blackley, once a big-time prospect for the opposing Mariners, bounced around the minors for years before the A's claimed him off waivers in May. He has a 3.05 ERA in six starts and two relief appearances since, so it looks like he's going to hang around for a while. AL-only leaguers should snatch him up if they haven't already done so.

Travis Blackley wasn't involved in the decision after limiting the Dodgers to one run and three hits in eight innings on Thursday.

Blackley matched Clayton Kershaw pitch for pitch, and though it didn't get him a second straight win, he came up big as the A's completed an unexpected sweep of the Dodgers. He has a 3.15 ERA in five starts and two relief appearances since his callup, so it looks like he's going to hang around for a while.

Travis Blackley allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings of Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Blackley struck out two in falling to 0-2. Unimpressive through his first two turns in Oakland's rotation, Blackley is off the radar outside all but the deepest of AL-only leagues.

Travis Blackley was touched up for five runs over 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers Tuesday.

He gave up seven hits and two walks, striking out five. Though he has a solid 3.45 ERA (in limited action), Blackley should be avoided in most fantasy formats.

Travis Blackley will start Tuesday against the Rangers.

He'll take the spot vacated by Tyson Ross, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento this week. Blackley tossed five innings of one-run ball Monday against the Twins as part of a no-decision, but he doesn't come recommended in fantasy leagues, especially with the tough matchup against the AL West-leading Rangers.

Travis Blackley will start Monday against the Twins.

The A's were planning to use Graham Godfrey that day but needed him in relief in Saturday's loss to the Yankees. Blackley should be avoided in most fantasy formats.

Giants optioned LHP Travis Blackley to Triple-A Fresno.

He posted a 9.00 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in five games with the big club. Blackley is no safe bet to make it back up to the majors again this season.

Giants purchased the contract of LHP Travis Blackley from Triple-A Fresno.

Blackley was signed to a minor league contract this winter. The 29-year-old left-hander hasn't appeared in a major league game since the 2007 season.

Giants signed LHP Travis Blackley to a minor league contract.

Blackley, 29, hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2007. He registered a 4.61 ERA and 45/34 K/BB ratio in 23 minor league appearances last season.

Athletics signed LHP Travis Blackley to a minor league contract.

Blackley, 28, had a 2.52 ERA in 35 2/3 innings this year at the Triple-A level and will compete for a spot in the A's bullpen next spring.

Mets released LHP Travis Blackley.

Blackley had been finishing games for Triple-A Buffalo, though not particularly well. He gave up six runs on six hits and seven walks in just 6 1/3 innings of work for an ERA of 8.53 and a WHIP of 2.05 so far this season.