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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman allowed five runs and gave up four walks while striking out three in 3 1/3 innings on Sunday. He has had a terrible start to the season. Through three starts, Graveman has a 9.45 ERA and looks nowhere near resolving his troubles. He should be avoided and only considered in AL-only matches that are extremely favorable.

Graveman (0-2) allowed five runs on five hits and four walks through just 3.1 innings during Sunday's loss to the Angels. He struck out three batters.

Graveman (0-1) gave up four runs, all earned, over five innings on eight hits with a strikeout and a walk in taking Oakland's 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman has been named the team's Opening Day starting pitcher, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Graveman is having a poor spring (7.53 ERA with 16 strikeouts) following an equally bad 2017 season with a 4.19 ERA over 105 innings. Leave him on the waiver wire and potentially stream him in very favorable matchups in deeper leagues.

Graveman was named as the Athletics' Opening Day starter Tuesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Graveman (1-2) allowed four earned runs on five hits and a hit batsman over three-plus innings in Tuesday's 9-8 Cactus League win over the Royals. He struck out four.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman is regarded as the best pitcher in the staff. However, he is not having a spring resembling a front-of-the-rotation starter. In six innings, Graveman has allowed eight runs and struck out five. There are other pitchers in the Oakland rotation that are worth taking in fantasy drafts. Graveman should not be owned outside of deep mixed and AL-only leagues as an innings-eater.

Graveman allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in Thursday's 7-3 Cactus League win over the Angels. He also recorded two strikeouts.

Graveman (0-2) allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Saturday's 10-4 Cactus League loss to the Padres. He did not record a strikeout.

Graveman lost his arbitration case Saturday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman lost his arbitration case with the team, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Graveman will make $2.36 million this season, not the $2.6 million that he had requested from the team for 2018. He dealt with right shoulder problems last season, limiting him to 105 1/3 innings, and finished 6-4 with a 4.19 ERA for Oakland. The 27-year-old has seen his ERA rise in each MLB season, has struck out just 259 batters in 411 2/3 career innings and has allowed 9.6 hits per nine innings in his career. Even in a pitcher's ballpark like Oakland, there is no reason to own Graveman.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman requested $6.225 million and was offered $5.3 million by the Orioles when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday. Gausman is arbitration-eligible for the first time. He went 11-12 with a 4.68 ERA in 34 starts last year and was much better in the second half of the season than the first.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman requested $2.6 million and was offered $2.36 million by the Athletics when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday. This is his first year of eligibility for arbitration. He went 6-4 with a 4.19 ERA and just 70 strikeouts in 105 1/3 innings in 19 starts last year.

Graveman (6-4) picked up the win over the Rangers on Friday, allowing only one run on six hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out four.

Graveman didn't factor into the decision after allowing one hit through two scoreless innings Saturday against the Phillies.

Graveman (5-4) got the win Sunday after holding Houston to one run on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts over six innings.

Graveman allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five batters in five innings Wednesday against the Angels. He didn't factor into the decision.

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The A's are reshuffling their pitching rotation for this week, calling up Daniel Gossett to start on Wednesday and pushing Kendall Graveman one spot ahead of Sean Manaea. Graveman will now start on Thursday instead. This was done in part to give Graveman more consistent starts down the stretch. He has missed a large chunk of the season with two different DL stints, and the belief is that he needs more innings before the season is out. Graveman has only thrown 67 1/3 innings on the year, pitching to a 4.54 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP across 12 starts. Graveman's 4.13 FIP indicates he has gotten a bit unlucky thus far, but his 6.01 K/9 is pretty pedestrian, making him a streaming option at best in standard formats.

Graveman, has put together consecutive quality starts for just the second time in 2017 despite taking his fourth loss against the Astros on Saturday.

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Kendall Graveman earned his first win since April 8 on Sunday, tossing seven innings and giving up two runs on eight hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. He is now 3-3 on the year after missing nearly three months with a shoulder injury. He sports a 4.70 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, with 42 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings. The strong outing is a great sign for Graveman, who got off to a hot start this year before injuries caused him to pitch ineffectively before going on the DL. He is worth a look in deep mixed and AL-only formats, as his current stats do not reflect his actual abilities.

Graveman (3-3) gave up eight hits but only two earned runs Sunday in a 9-3 win over the Orioles. He also struck out eight and walked one.

Graveman gave up four runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings against Seattle on Tuesday. He struck out just two and didn't factor into the decision.

Graveman (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list and will start Thursday's game against the Giants.

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The A's have officially reinstated starter Kendall Graveman (shoulder) from the disabled list. To make room on the roster, they optioned Wednesday's starter, Daniel Gossett, to Triple-A Nashville. Graveman will start Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, his first start since May when he went back on the disabled list for the second time. Graveman has pitched to a 3.83 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP and an underwhelming 6.1 K/9. Graveman is best utilized in AL-only and deep mixed formats and only after he demonstrates that he is healthy and back to his old self.

Graveman (shoulder) will start Thursday against the Giants, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list and start against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Graveman will be taking the rotation spot of the recently departed Sonny Gray, who was dealt to the Yankees on Monday. Graveman has been on the DL two separate times for shoulder injuries this year and has pitched to a 3.83 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and underwhelming 6.1 K/9. A matchup against the weak-hitting Giants is attractive, but Graveman is still too risky to rely on in his first start back. He's hard to justify in mixed leagues because of his low strikeout rate.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman (hip) has a "decent chance" of making his next start with the A's, according to manager Bob Melvin. Graveman made a rehab start over the weekend. The A's have an opening in their rotation after trading Sonny Gray on Monday, and Graveman looks to fill it. The right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and underwhelming 6.1 K/9 in 47 innings over eight starts. He's not recommended as a streamer initially, but he could be a useful matchup play in AL-only leagues. His lack of strikeout upside rules him out in most mixed formats.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that there's a "decent chance" Graveman (shoulder) will make his next start with the big club, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Graveman (shoulder) will make his third, and perhaps final, rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Nashville, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Graveman (shoulder) made his second rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Monday, serving up seven runs (three earned) on nine hits and one walk over three innings.

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Kendall Graveman (hip) had another rehab start with Triple-A Nashville over the weekend. He threw three innings and gave up seven runs (three earned) on nine hits with one walk and one strikeout. He threw 65 pitches and his velocity was normal, both of which are more important than the poor results. It has yet to be announced if Graveman will be returning to the big club for his next start, or if he will make another rehab start first. The A's have been taking it slow with Graveman after he went on the DL for the second time this season back in late May. Graveman is worth a look in deep mixed and AL-only formats when he returns, but his low strikeout numbers and 1.28 WHIP make him an average fantasy asset at best going forward.

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Kendall Graveman (hip) will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A Nashville before returning to the big club. He threw 46 pitches for Nashville on Wednesday, meaning his next start will likely be next Monday in Nashville. Depending how that start goes will determine if he will return to the A's after that or if he will make another rehab appearance first. The A's have been very cautious with Graveman after he returned too early from injury earlier in the year and re-aggravated it. When he does return he will be worth a look in deep mixed and AL-only formats, but his 3.83 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, combined with his low strikeout numbers, are middling at best.

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A's starter Kendall Graveman (hip) threw 46 pitches across 2 1/3 innings for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds in a rehab assignment on Wednesday. He looked a little rough, surrendering four runs on five hits and hitting two batters. However, his fastball sat 93-94 and hit 95. No official word on Graveman's next steps, but he will likely make two more rehab appearances before joining the A's again in early August. The 26-year-old has been out since late May and his return will be a welcome one for the A's, who have suffered through plenty of pitching injuries this season. Graveman has a 3.83 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP on the year and could be a nice add down the stretch in deep mixed and AL-only leagues. His lack of strikeouts and 4.45 FIP make him risky in standard formats, however.

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A's starter Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. Graveman has been throwing live batting practice and is ready to get back into game action for the first time since he landed on the DL back in May. Graveman is still likely a few weeks away from returning, but his return will likely push either Paul Blackburn or Jharel Cotton out of the rotation. Graveman is worth an add in deep mixed and AL-only leagues once he is healthy and back in action.

Graveman (shoulder) is expecting to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Graveman (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session in Arizona on Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

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A's Manager Bob Melvin said that starter Kendall Graveman (shoulder) threw two sets of 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Thursday. Graveman is serving his second DL stint of the year, with this one being much longer as the A's plan to be cautious with their 26-year-old hurler. Graveman has a 3.88 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP on the year. He is still likely a few weeks away from returning, and should not be owned except in the deepest fantasy formats. Owners should keep an eye on him though, as he has the ability to help owners in deep leagues down the home stretch.

Graveman (shoulder) will throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports

Graveman (shoulder) will throw an extended bullpen session in Arizona on Thursday, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Graveman (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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Kendall Graveman (shoulder) threw from flat ground today according to A's manager Bob Melvin. Graveman is on his second stint on the DL this year, and the A's plan to be much more cautious with him this time around after rushing him back earlier in the year. Graveman has had an up-and-down season and sits with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP in 47 innings. His low strikeout numbers make him only valuable in deep mixed and AL-only formats, and with an uncertain timeline to return he is not worth a roster spot at the moment. Deep leagues should keep their eye on him, however, as he can provide value down the stretch.

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A's starter Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is on track to throw off flat ground by the end of this week. That timeline means he will hopefully be able to throw off a mound as soon as this weekend. Graveman is serving his second stint on the DL this season, after rushing back from his first stint and reaggravating the shoulder. The A's have said they plan to be cautious with Graveman this time around, meaning he is still a few weeks away at best. The 26-year-old has a 3.83 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP on the year and is best used as a streamer in standard formats. He holds value in deep mixed and AL-only leagues, but should not be held onto until a firmer timeline for his return is established.

Graveman continued his long toss program Monday but remains 1-2 weeks away from a bullpen session, Carl Steward of the Bay Area News Group reports.

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A's pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is throwing out to 105 feet and is doing well. Graveman missed 10 games earlier in the year with shoulder inflammation. He returned from the DL and struggled to a 4.97 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP before going back on the DL with the same injury. The A's are worried they may have rushed him back previously, so fantasy owners should anticipate a longer DL stay this time around. A timeline for his return has yet to be announced, so it is safe to drop Graveman in most formats. When he is getting close to returning, owners in deep mixed and AL-only leagues may want to keep a close eye on Graveman, as he can provide some value down the stretch.

Graveman (shoulder) felt good after throwing from 105 feet Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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Oakland A's starting pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) played catch yesterday for the first time since going back on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation. Graveman missed 10 games earlier in the year, and the A's are worried they rushed him back from that injury. Since his return, Graveman threw to a 4.97 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP before aggravating his shoulder. Graveman is likely a ways away from returning to the A's and thus can be dropped in most formats. AL-only owners should keep a close eye on Graveman, but until he has a more clear timeline for his return, it is unwise to roster him at this point.

Graveman (shoulder) was able to play catch Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman says he might try playing catch while the team is on an upcoming road trip. Graveman is on the disabled list with a shoulder issue, and an MRI on his shoulder revealed no structural damage, just inflammation. Previous reports said that he has started a strengthening program but does not have a timeline to start throwing. The A's are worried that they rushed Graveman back from his first disabled list stint when he missed 10 games. He has made five starts since his return and went 0-2 with a 4.97 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Without a timeline to even resume throwing, Graveman can be dropped in most formats. Deep mixed and AL-only owners may want to hold onto him, but it is likely he will be out for a while.

Graveman (shoulder) could be cleared to resume playing catch in the next few days, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

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An MRI on Oakland A's starting pitcher Kendall Graveman's right shoulder revealed no structural damage, just inflammation. He has started a strengthening program but does not have a timeline to start throwing, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com. The A's are worried that they rushed Graveman back from his first disabled list stint when he missed 10 games. He has made five starts since his return and went 0-2 with a 4.97 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Without a timeline to even resume throwing, Graveman can be dropped in most formats. Deep mixed and AL-only owners may want to hold onto him, but it is likely he will be out for a while.