Neal will start his first MLB game Wednesday against the Mariners, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Neal has appeared in one game for the Athletics this season, giving up three runs in three innings out of the bullpen. However, he impressed while at Triple-A Nashville earlier in the year, going 5-1 with a 2.53 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over seven starts. His first MLB start won't be easy, as he'll be facing a Mariners squad that is averaging 4.67 runs per game.