Jesse Chavez will be used a spot starter if Jesse Hahn (hand) is unable to get ready for his projected start Thursday, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

Chavez will be used as a spot starter if Jesse Hahn (hand) is unable to get ready for his projected start Thursday, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

Analysis:

Chavez will get ready just in case, which likely means he won't be used in long-relief situations until then as a precaution. The A's are optimistic that Hahn will be ready to go after leaving Saturday's start due to a blister on his throwing hand, but Monday's side session will likely play a major role in determining the schedule moving forward. Chavez made 21 starts for Oakland in 2014, so he's certainly no stranger to this type of role.