Brad Mills earned his first win of the season, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics defeated the Mets 8-5 on Wednesday.

The one-dollar man shut the Mets out through six innings, relenting three runs only to his final batter. Lucas Duda pinch-hit with one out in the seventh and belted a three-run home run to right-center to end Mills' night. Overall, the lefty allowed nine hits, didn't issue a walk, and struck out four. Mills will go up against the Tigers in his next start.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Brad Mills will remain in the starting rotation for now.

Mills, who was acquired from the Brewers for one dollar earlier this week, allowed three runs (two earned) in four innings against the Red Sox on Friday. However, the shaky outing won't change the team's plan. The soft-tossing lefty isn't worth considering outside of AL-only leagues.

Brad Mills yielded three runs -- two earned -- in four innings Friday against the Red Sox in his A's debut.

Mills was unlucky that Nick Punto botched the routinest of double-play balls in the second, getting no outs and setting the Red Sox up for two-run inning. But that's not to say he deserved better than his line. Mills gave up four hits and walked four in his four innings. A better offense would have made things more difficult for him. We expected him to have some value in AL-only leagues while in the Oakland rotation, but we're more skeptical now.

Athletics purchased the contract of LHP Brad Mills from Triple-A Sacramento.

Acquired via trade earlier this week from the Brewers, Mills will make his first start for the A's on Friday against the Red Sox. He's taking the rotation spot of the injured Drew Pomeranz (hand). Mills has held a 1.56 ERA and 77/18 K/BB ratio in 75 innings at the Triple-A level this season.

Brad Mills will start on Friday versus the Red Sox.

Jesse Chavez will be pushed back a day to start Saturday. Acquired this week in a trade with the Brewers, Mills has put up a 1.56 ERA and 77/18 K/BB ratio in 75 innings at the Triple-A level. Although the 29-year-old doesn't have a good major league track record (7.76 ERA), he's a tempting play for starts at O.co Coliseum.

Athletics acquired LHP Brad Mills from the Brewers from cash considerations.

Mills, 29, owns a 1.56 ERA and 77/18 K/BB ratio in 75 innings in 12 starts and two relief appearances in Triple-A this year. He'll serve as organizational depth for Oakland.

Brewers signed LHP Brad Mills to a minor league contract.

Mills spent the second half of the 2013 season playing for Nippon Professional Baseball's Orix Buffaloes. The lefty owns a 7.76 career ERA in the major leagues and probably won't be given much of a shot with Milwaukee.

Brad Mills has signed with the Orix Buffaloes.

That information comes courtesy of MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Mills had a 3.87 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over his first 97 2/3 innings this season with Triple-A Round Rock and parlayed that into a nice contract overseas.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Brad Mills has signed with a Japanese club.

It's not clear who he has signed with, but Mills' days in the Rangers' organization, at least for now, are over. Mills has posted a 3.87 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 97 2/3 innings at Triple-A Round Rock this season.

Rangers sent LHP Brad Mills outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Mills passed through waivers unclaimed and will stick around as minor league depth. The 28-year-old left-hander owns a 7.76 ERA over 53 1/3 innings in the majors.

Rangers claimed LHP Brad Mills off waivers from the Angels.

Mills has been used as a starter mostly at Triple-A the last few years, but the Rangers could give him a chance at a bullpen spot. He's posted a 7.76 ERA over 53 1/3 career innings.

Angels recalled LHP Brad Mills from Triple-a Salt Lake.

Mills fared well in a spot start for the Halos this season but had an ugly 5.86 ERA at Triple-A. He'll likely return to Salt Lake to start off 2013.

Angels recalled LHP Brad Mills from Triple-A Salt Lake.

He'll get the start Sunday against the Orioles. Mills holds a 4.76 ERA over nine starts for Triple-A Salt Lake, and can safely be ignored in all fantasy formats.

The Angels have announced that LHP Brad Mills will be recalled to make a spot start in place of the injured Dan Haren on Sunday.

Mills has gone 3-4 with a 4.76 ERA over nine starts for Triple-A Salt Lake, and can safely be ignored in all fantasy formats. He's likely to make just one start for the team before Jerome Williams is ready to return from the DL.

The Angels are expected to call up either Brad Mills or Greg Smith from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Sunday against the Orioles.

Mills would seem to be the likelier option on the surface, but Smith has pitched better for Salt Lake of late. It will likely just be a spot start, as Jerome Williams (chest) will probably be ready to assume Dan Haren's (back) spot in the rotation after the All-Star break.

Angels optioned LHP Brad Mills to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Mills was sent back down to make room on the active roster for Jerome Williams. He'll continue to serve as depth at Triple-A and should be back with the Angles at some point during the season.

Angels recalled LHP Brad Millls from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Mills gives the Angels another left-handed option out of the bullpen and is likely to serve in a long relief role. The Angels acquired Mills in the Jeff Mathis trade with the Blue Jays this offseason.

Angels optioned LHP Brad Mills to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Mills did all he could this spring to earn a rotation or long relief spot, allowing just two runs and seven hits over 14 2/3 innings. But, he'll instead represent depth at Triple-A.

Brad Mills limited the Giants to two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings Tuesday.

He recorded two strikeouts. Acquired from the Blue Jays over the offseason, Mills has been lights-out this spring, allowing just two runs and seven hits over 14 2/3 innings. It still might not be enough to earn an Opening Day roster spot.

Angels acquired LHP Brad Mills from the Blue Jays for C Jeff Mathis.

Mathis was almost certain to get non-tendered after the Angels acquired Chris Iannetta, so credit general manager Jerry Dipoto for getting value in return. Mills will look to compete for a rotation spot this season, but may be best suited for middle relief at the major league level.