Graveman (0-1) gave up two runs, three hits and one walk while striking out four in a losing effort Thursday against the White Sox.
Graveman, who was still feeling the effects of a stomach flu, threw five scoreless innings before walking Melky Cabrera and giving up a two-run homer to Jose Abreu, MLB.com reports. The right-hander, acquired by the A's in the Josh Donaldson trade, won a rotation spot despite an 18:11 K:BB and 4.73 ERA over 26.2 innings this spring. Even with the loss, Thursday's performance should have given Graveman a longer leash to work with going forward.