Triggs was removed from Friday's start after one inning due to tightness in his back, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Triggs allowed an unearned run in the first inning before being replaced by Zach Neal in the top of the second frame. His injury does not appear severe, but it does leave his status uncertain for his next start.

Triggs (1-1) allowed three runs on four hits while striking out eight over six innings to earn the win Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Since moving from the bullpen to the starting rotation on August 11, Triggs has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his four outings while firing quality starts in each of his last two appearances. In addition, he's fanned 20 batters over 21.2 innings in those four starts, and his 4.39 ERA and 1.23 WHIP could see improvement going forward.

Triggs threw six shutout innings and allowed just three hits and a walk with six strikeouts but was stuck with a no-decision Monday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Triggs remains winless thanks to a lack of support from his offense, but this performance against one of the American League's top teams should help him hold onto his rotation spot. He has allowed four runs on 10 hits with a 12:1 K:BB over 15.2 innings in the starting rotation. Triggs may be just a 19th round pick (2012 by Kansas City), but in a lost season for Oakland, they have every reason to let him try and prove he has what it takes to be a major league starter as 2016 winds down.

Triggs will remain in the A's rotation, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has strung together a pair of solid starts in his last two outings, highlighted by a 5.2-inning start Tuesday against the Rangers in which he allowed just one run. Those outings have afforded him a spot in the rotation for at least another turn, meaning he could very well get a start next week against Cleveland.

Triggs pitched 5.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out two Tuesday against the Rangers. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie fell an out short of his first career quality outing, in large part because he's only made three starts and is still on a strict pitch limit. Triggs' 75-pitch effort marks just his second 70-plus pitch outing this season, and the former was more than two months ago. The 27-year-old's fantasy value will continue to be restricted by stamina issues, and that's assuming Triggs even stays in the rotation. He's expected to move back to the bullpen at some point soon, but for now, Triggs is in line to make another start Monday against Cleveland.

Triggs gave up three runs on five hits while striking out four over four innings in a loss to the Orioles on Thursday. He did not walk a batter.

EDGE Analysis

While Triggs didn't quite fall flat on his face in his second career start, he was easily outdueled on the other side by Chris Tillman. The 27-year-old has pitched primarily out of the bullpen at both levels this year and it seems likely he will transition back to a relief role before long, although the A's don't exactly have many ready alternatives.

Triggs is scheduled to start Thursday against Baltimore, Joe Stiglich of Comcast SportsNet California reports.

EDGE Analysis

Triggs has spent almost the entire season pitching from the bullpen with both Triple-A Tacoma and Seattle. He's struggled to perform with the big club, where his ERA has swollen to 5.35. However, when Triggs faced the Angels in his one start this season, he allowed just one run over three innings.

The Athletics have recalled Triggs from Triple-A Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Triggs, who was just optioned to Triple-A on Friday, will rejoin the Athletics bullpen as they host the Cubs this weekend. Triggs has had success at Triple-A this season but has struggled in his 31.2 major league innings. Triggs owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 31 strikeouts in time spent with the big league club.

Triggs was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The righty reliever has a 5.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 31.2 big-league innings this season and will return to Triple-A to serve as organizational depth. Jesse Hahn was recalled to join the rotation as a corresponding move.

Triggs was reinstated from the 15-day DL Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Triggs underwent a brief rehab assignment recently coming back from a calf contusion, allowing one earned run over three appearances with Triple-A Nashville. The 27-year-old will reassume a 5.83 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 29.1 major league innings when he rejoins the A's as they begin a series with the Angels.