Athletics' Zach Neal: Will not start Tuesday

Neal will not make his scheduled start Tuesday after throwing an inning in relief Saturday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Analysis:

The A's held a comfortable lead Saturday when Neal entered the game, but manager Bob Melvin still decided to use him in relief anyway. It remains to be seen who will start in Neal's place Tuesday, but Chris Smith is lined up to start that day for Triple-A Nashville, making him the favorite to get the assignment.