Athletics pitcher Sean Nolin could see a larger role when he is able to return to the major league club, according to Bay Area News Group.
Nolin, who is currently on the 15-day DL while recovering from sports hernia surgery, made his first rehab appearance Saturday for Triple-A Nashville. He threw two innings and is expected to make a start in his next appearance, manager Bob Melvin said.
"Now with some of the issues we have, some of our depth isn't as much," Melvin said. "He will definitely be looked at to start. We'll stretch him out."
Nolin made one start in 2013 for Toronto.
"We envisioned him competing for a job," Melvin said. "We weren't able to see him at all in the spring. He was one of the key members in that trade. And, being left-handed, we were excited to see what he had to offer, and we just haven't to this point."