Apr. 6 4:10 PM PT5:10 PM MT6:10 PM CT7:10 PM ET19:10 ET23:10 GMT7:10 CST4:10 PM MST6:10 PM EST6:40 PM VEN3:10 UAE (+1)6:10 PM CT-The Houston Astros have recalled left-hander Dallas Keuchel from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Blackley on the 15-day disabled list. Analysis: Blackley, who was acquired from Oakland on Thursday, strained his left shoulder in a bullpen session on Friday. His time on the disabled list is retroactive to Friday.
Apr. 4 4:20 PM PT5:20 PM MT6:20 PM CT7:20 PM ET19:20 ET23:20 GMT7:20 CST4:20 PM MST6:20 PM EST6:50 PM VEN3:20 UAE (+1)6:20 PM CT-The Oakland Athletics have traded Blackley to the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Jake Goebbert. The A's announced the deal Thursday before heading to Houston to begin a three-game series with the Astros. Blackley is expected to be on the Astros' roster for the series beginning Friday. Analysis: Blackley went 6-4 with a 3.86 ERA in 24 games for Oakland last season. He was designated for assignment last Friday after posting a 14.21 ERA in spring training.
Mar. 29 5:45 PM PT6:45 PM MT7:45 PM CT8:45 PM ET20:45 ET0:45 GMT8:45 CST5:45 PM MST7:45 PM EST8:15 PM VEN4:45 UAE (+1)6:45 PM CT-The Oakland Athletics have designated for assignment infielder Daric Barton and left-handed pitcher Travis Blackley. The AL West champions needed the roster space Friday after claiming right-hander Danny Otero off waivers from the New York Yankees and righty Josh Stinson off waivers from Milwaukee. Analysis: A's manager Bob Melvin said the team would welcome back Barton and Blackley in the big leagues later this season if they aren't claimed and go to Triple-A.