Travis Blackley has a contusion above his left eye. Blackley suffered the injury Wednesday while standing in the outfield during batting practice. He probably won't be used in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Astros activated LHP Travis Blackley from the 15- day disabled list.

Travis Blackley (shoulder) allowed a run over two innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Blackley was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain shortly after being acquired by the Astros earlier this month, but clearly the ailment wasn't a major concern. He could be ready for activation before the end of the month.

Astros acquired LHP Travis Blackley from the Athletics in exchanged for OF Jake Goebbert. Blackley was designated for assignment last week after failing to crack the Opening Day roster, but he's now found himself back in the majors. The left-hander will likely worth out of the bullpen initially, but he could be an option for the Astros' rotation eventually. Blackley posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 20 appearances -- 15 starts -- with the A's in 2012.

Athletics designated LHP Travis Blackley for assignment. It's a tough break for the 30-year-old left-hander who posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 20 appearances (15 starts) with the A's in 2012. Unfortunately, his poor spring performance combined with their incredibly deep starting rotation, left Blackley as the odd man out. He shouldn't have a problem finding another team willing to take a chance on him, but holds little-to-no fantasy value at the moment.

Travis Blackley will be stretched out as a starting pitcher this spring. The A's will stretch him out just in case, but Blackley is expected to function as a long reliever this season. The 30-year-old left-hander had a 3.86 ERA and 69/30 K/BB ratio over 102 2/3 innings in 15 starts and nine relief appearances last season.

Travis Blackley delivered a fantastic outing in a critical victory over the Rangers on Tuesday, surrendering just one run on three hits over his six frames. Blackley whiffed five and walked two. The only real blemish in the outing was an RBI double from Josh Hamilton in the third inning. Blackley has done an admirable job when given an opportunity this year, posting a 5-4 record, 4.01 ERA and 71/32 K/BB ratio over 107 2/3 total innings.

Travis Blackley will start Tuesday against the Rangers. Blackley hasn't made it through three innings in each of his last two starts, so the Athletics will hope to have a Wild Card spot already secured. "I don't know that we have any other options," manager Bob Melvin said. "He's done some good things for us. I talked to him about redirecting his thoughts and trying to not get too consumed with the last couple of games."

Travis Blackley was pulled after giving up five runs in an inning Thursday against the Rangers. Blackley has gotten all of nine outs in his last two starts. Unfortunately, the A's are really short on rotation options right now. However, unless they've already clinched a playoff spot, it seems unlikely that they'll give Blackley another start next week.

Travis Blackley was hit hard in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday, surrendering four runs (two earned) on four hits over just two innings of work. He also issued three free passes and struck out one in the abbreviated outing. It was his first start since August 29, but was necessary with the recent injury to Brett Anderson. Blackley will carry a 5-3 record, 3.75 ERA and 66/30 K/BB ratio into Thursday's start against the Rangers in Texas.