As Reinstate Paul Blackburn From Injured List

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The Athletics reinstated  from the 60-day injured list to start tonight against the Angels. Oakland had an opening on the 40-man roster. They optioned  to clear space on the active roster.  Blackburn takes the ball for the first time since early May. He mi sed two and a half months with a stre s reaction in his right foot. The 30-year-old righty had started eight times before the injury. He worked to a 4.11 ERA through 46 innings. His 19.1% strikeout rate was a Miguel Castro Jersey  little below average, while his 6.9% walk percentage and 47.1% grounder rate were both a bit better than par. Thats about whats expected of Blackburn, who has been a control-oriented league average starter for a few seasons.  The righty will only make one start before next Tuesdays deadline. Blackburn could generate some trade interest, though the As never seriously seemed to entertain moving him last offseason. They probably wont do so coming off an extended injury absence which has dealt a hit to his value. Theres little incentive for the As to sell low, as Blackburn is playing on a modest $3.45MM salary and is under arbitration control next season.  Luis Guillorme Jersey