Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (forearm) was encouraged about his extended bullpen session on Wednesday and will throw to hitters at extended spring training on Saturday, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Triggs is working his way back from a forearm injury that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old has a 3-1 record with a 5.23 ERA, 43 strikeouts and 18 walks in 41 1/3 innings pitched this season.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (triceps) began a throwing program Wednesday, which was his first time throwing since going on the disabled list. Triggs has been on the DL since May 18 with nerve irritation related to a triceps strain. Triggs was feeling numbness in his fingers before landing on the DL and does not currently have a concrete timeline. Triggs owns a 5.23 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 43:18 strikeout-to-walk rate across 41 1/3 innings this season. [...]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (arm), recently placed on the disabled list, has a triceps strain, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Triggs underwent an MRI and it revealed no structural damage. He was diagnosed with a triceps strain and will be re-evaluated in a few days. Triggs has had a mediocre start to the year, as he is 3-1 in nine starts with a 5.23 ERA. He should only be owned in deep AL-only leagues if you have an open DL spot.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (arm) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The team is calling the injury right arm nerve irritation. Triggs was forced to exit early into Thursday's start against the Blue Jays. It's unclear how long Triggs will be on the disabled list. Kendall Graveman will likely be called up to take his spot on the active roster. Triggs can be dropped in all fantasy leagues.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs left the game due to right forearm nerve discomfort, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He abruptly left the third inning after throwing six consecutive balls. Triggs season has not been an encouraging one thus far. He has a 5.31 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 39 innings but leads the team in walks with 16. Triggs shouldn't be owned in any league at this time.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs had a difficult task trying to take on the Yankees Saturday. The Athletics' offense kept them in the game and allowed Triggs to leave with a no-decision in a 7-6 loss in New York. He allowed six earned runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings while striking out six and walking four. Triggs' record stays at 3-1 but his ERA drops to 5.31. He will look for a better outcome against the Blue Jays in his next outing.

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: If we take away two horrendous starts from Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs this season, we would have a pitcher with 28 2/3 innings pitched, 32 strikeouts, three wins, and a sub-3.00 ERA. Of course, it is really easy to see how good pitchers would be without their two worst starts, but the strikeout upside from a pitcher with this type of home ballpark is intriguing to say the least. After posting a [...]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs pitched a gem in a 3-2 win against the Rangers on Tuesday. In his last start, he only lasted 1 1/3 innings and gave up six runs. Triggs final line Tuesday was one run allowed on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk. His record goes to 2-0 and he will try to make it three when he takes on Seattle in his next outing.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs has an outing against one of the more strikeout-happy teams in the majors, the Chicago White Sox, on Wednesday, presenting the opportunity for a big day. Triggs has struck out 17 in 15 2/3 innings this season and the White Sox are averaging 10.4 strikeouts per game through 14 games. The [...]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs had a solid start turned into a no-decision in 7-4 loss to Mariners. He pitched five innings, striking out four but allowing two runs on five hits and walking two. In three starts, Triggs takes a 2.87 ERA into a very favorable matchup at home against the White Sox in his next start.