What was anticipated is now set in stone. Athletics right-hander Jesse Hahn has been scratched from his start Thursday against the Angels and will be replaced by namesake Jesse Chavez.
Hahn, who is dealing with a blister on his finger, has been suberb in three starts despite a 1-1 record. He has yielded just four earned runs on 13 hits and three walks in 17 innings. Chavez has yet to surrender a run this season in 6 2/3 innings and has struck out nine.