Athletics' Andrew Triggs: Projected for Cactus League debut next Tuesday

Triggs, competing for the fifth starter job with Jesse Hahn, will make his Cactus League debut next Tuesday against the Indians, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

While Hahn will get first crack to make his case for the role by pitching in the spring training opener against the Cubs on Saturday, Triggs will take his initial turn against opposing hitters following Jharel Cotton in what will be Oakland's fourth exhibition tilt. Triggs and Hahn should wage an intriguing battle for the last spot in the rotation, with the former looking to build on his brief but solid debut stint in 2016 that included 55 strikeouts in 56.1 innings.