Ferguson (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Rays in extra innings Thursday, allowing an unearned run across 1.1 hitless innings. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson entered the game in the 11th with the score knotted at 5-5 and retired the side in order before returning for the 12th and inducing an inning-opening groundout that moved phantom runner Jose Caballero to third base. T.J. McFarland subsequently allowed Caballero to cross the plate on Richie Palacios' walk-off single, saddling Ferguson with the loss. The right-hander did at least bounce back from a rocky outing Wednesday, one that had seen him allow a run on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. Ferguson is likely to continue seeing work primarily in lower-leverage scenarios, and he holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over his nine appearances this season.

The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson returns to the Athletics after being optioned down to Triple-A on Monday. The 30-year-old right-hander didn't give up a run over his first five major-league outings this season, but he allowed four runs on two hits and two walks over one inning against the Royals on May 19. Ferguson will rejoin Oakland's bullpen, while right-hander Brandon Bielak was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson was unscored upon in his first five appearances with the A's but then allowed four runs in his last outing on Sunday to earn a trip back to the minors. Oakland will announce a corresponding move prior to Tuesday's game versus the Rockies.