News: Oakland RHP Sean Gallagher threw 35 pitches in a simulated game and may start this week for Triple-A Sacramento. Gallagher has been on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue since Aug. 21.

Analysis: Gallagher is nothing more than a high-risk starter for the deepest of AL-only leagues if he returns in September. Long term there is potential here, but he is not trustworthy down the stretch

News: The Sports Xchange reports that A's SP Sean Gallagher (fatigued arm) is continuing his throwing program and believes he will be able to make a few starts in September. With the A's considering a six-man rotation, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, Gallagher could get some extra rest between starts. Gallagher was acquired in the Rich Harden deal with the Cubs.

Analysis: Gallagher is nothing more than a high-risk starter for the deepest of AL-only leagues if he returns in September. Long term there is potential here, but he is not trustworthy down the stretch

Sean Gallagher (shoulder fatigue) has been throwing bullpen sessions and will be activated when he's eligible on September 5. Gallagher was sidelined August 20 after a couple rough starts and complaints of a tired arm, but is already nearing full health.Source: Athletics.mlb.com

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Sean Gallagher (fatigued arm) has resumed throwing, making 35 tosses from 120 feet Sunday. He is expected to increase that distance Tuesday. Gallagher still hopes to make a few starts before the end of the season.

Analysis: Gallagher is nothing more than a high-risk starter for the deepest of AL-only leagues if he returns in September. Long term there is potential here, but he is not trustworthy down the stretch

Sean Gallagher, who is recovering from right shoulder fatigue, is set to resume throwing today, according to the SF Chronicle.He isn't expected back before mid-September. He is only worth holding onto in deeper AL-only leagues.

Jesse Baumgartner, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (shoulder) will take the weekend off and could be shut down for a while, according to manager Bob Geren. The team hopes to have Gallagher back before the end of the year.

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics have placed SP Sean Gallagher (arm) on the 15-day disabled list with what the team terms a tired arm. It is not certain whether he will be back this season.

Oakland has placed SP Sean Gallagher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with right shoulder fatigue, according to the AP.“Hopefully,” is all A's manager Bob Geren would say when asked if Gallagher will pitch again this season. This doesn't sound to convincing. We'll keep you updated on the situation.

Oakland has placed SP Sean Gallagher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with right shoulder fatigue, according to the AP.“Hopefully,” is all A's manager Bob Geren would say when asked if Gallagher will pitch again this season. This doesn't sound to convincing. We'll keep you updated on the situation.

A's placed RHP Sean Gallagher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with right shoulder fatigue. Gallagher looked headed for the DL two weeks ago, but instead briefly avoided the shelf before coughing up 10 runs in Thursday's start. With a 6.55 ERA and 33/26 K/BB ratio in 34 1/3 innings Gallagher has struggled mightily since coming to the A's in a trade with the Cubs last month, and may simply be shut down for the year.

News: Oakland placed right-handed starter Sean Gallagher on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday, due to shoulder fatigue.

Analysis: Manager Bob Geren didn't sound optimistic about Gallagher, acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the trade involving Rich Harden on July 8. Gallagher gave up a career-high 10 runs in five innings against Minnesota on Tuesday, then said he had no pain but that "the ball felt like a feather" and he didn't have any strength when he threw. "Hopefully," is all Geren would say when asked if Gallagher will pitch again this season. Gallagher was nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP and can be cut in most leagues

Gallagher goes on the disabled list for the first time in his career. He was 1-2 with a 6.55 ERA in seven starts with Oakland after going 3-4 with a 4.45 ERA in 12 games, 10 starts, with the Cubs.

Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (arm) will miss his next scheduled start Sunday, Aug. 24, according to manager Bob Geren. Gallagher has been experiencing dead-arm symptoms but there are no plans for him to visit a specialist. He has insisted that he has not felt any pain at all.

Sean Gallagher is likely headed to the disabled list with a fatigued right arm. There's little reason for the A's to ask Gallagher to fight through it, so instead they'll ask him to rest his arm and build his strength up slowly. Dana Eveland will likely get his spot in the rotation.

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports the Oakland Athletics plan to skip SP Sean Gallagher's (arm) next start.

This was the kind of meltdown that can leave an ugly dent on a team's ERA and WHIP for a while. Little went right for the rookie right-hander in this one, and with his ERA up to 6.55 and his record at 1-2, he should be benched until he gets his act together.

Sean Gallagher is expected to miss at least one start, and possibly two, due to a "tired right arm," according to the SF Chronicle.He has seemingly avoided the DL, but the team will remain cautious with him. He allowed 10 earned runs over five innings in his last outing (Tuesday against Minnesota) due to his arm ailment.

Sean Gallagher is expected to miss at least one start, and possibly two, due to a "tired right arm," according to the SF Chronicle.He has seemingly avoided the DL, but the team will remain cautious with him. He allowed 10 earned runs over five innings in his last outing (Tuesday against Minnesota) due to his tired arm.

News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Oakland SP Sean Gallagher has a tired right arm and will have to miss at least one start.

Analysis: Gallagher missed a start earlier in August with a shoulder issue, so he might well miss more than just one or two games. Dana Eveland, who was sent down earlier this month, is clearly the favorite to claim Gallagher's spot for at least a start or two. Eveland has pitched very well in Triple-A with a 3-0 record and a 2.57 ERA in three starts. In his last outing on Monday, he allowed one run on two hits over eight innings with eight strikeouts. Kirk Saarloos and Dan Meyer might also get a shot at starting

A huge meltdown from Gallagher, the kind of outing that takes weeks for your ERA and WHIP to recover from. Little went right for the rookie right-hander in this one, and with his ERA up to 6.55 and his record at 1-2, bench him until he proves otherwise.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Sean Gallagher will miss at least one start and "more realistically two" with what is being called a "tired right arm." There were reports two weeks ago that Gallagher was headed to the disabled list with shoulder problems, but instead he avoided the shelf while allowing 13 runs in nine innings and is now being shut down for at least a week. Gallagher has struggled with his command since being traded to Oakland and coughed up 10 runs Tuesday night, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the A's simply end his season. With Gallagher sidelined, Dana Eveland figures to rejoin the rotation.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (arm) gave up 11 hits and a career-high 10 earned runs in five innings on Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Minnesota Twins, and manager Bob Geren later admitted Gallagher may be suffering from a dead arm. "There's some fatigue in his arm," Geren said. "He might need some time off. We're anticipating some possibilities as far as him maybe missing a start."

Sean Gallagher didn't have his best stuff on Tuesday night. He served up 11 hits and 10 runs over five innings against the Twins.Gallagher continued his pattern of pitching decently at home but poorly on the road. He held that trend with both the Cubs and the A's. Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues should be smart about using him.

MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (4-5, 4.50 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Minnesota Twins.

Keep in mind that Gallagher had gone 10 days between starts. Expect better luck next time out against a middling Minnesota offense.

Sean Gallagher said his shoulder felt fine during his Thursday start. Gallagher, who had his last start skipped due to shoulder soreness, needed 91 pitches to make it through four innings, but he said he was ready to pitch more. He gave up three runs on four hits, striking out four and walking four.Source: San Jose Mercury News

Sean Gallagher returned to action on Thursday August 14.

News: Oakland SP Sean Gallagher was no decisioned in the A's and Rays extra-inning game on Thursday. Gallagher lasted just four innings but limited the damage. He allowed three runs on four hits. He did walk four batters and had four strikeouts.

Analysis: Gallagher hasn't exactly been what the A's had hoped for and he's now winless in five straight starts. He's really just an AL-only pitcher at this point but is a nice option for Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24) because he pitches twice. His next scheduled start comes Tuesday at Minnesota and he ends the week at horrible Seattle. You might consider taking a flier on him next week

History is on the side of Gallagher, who breezed by Tampa Bay earlier this season, allowing no earned runs over six innings.

Athletics.MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (shoulder) will start Thursday, Aug. 14, according to manager Bob Geren.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Sean Gallagher is set to start Thursday against the Rays. Gallagher's last turn was skipped because of right shoulder soreness, but he threw bullpen sessions on Sunday and Tuesday, and he is back to 100 percent. With Gallagher scheduled to work Thursday, spot starter Dan Meyer will move to the bullpen to be Oakland's long reliever.

Analysis: Gallagher is winless in four starts. Consider him a risky option for Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17). When healthy, he is merely AL-only viable anyway

Sean Gallagher (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is scheduled to start Thursday against the Rays. Gallagher was thought to be headed for the disabled list last week, but instead had just one start skipped.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Sean Gallagher is slated to return to the A's rotation Thursday after having his last turn skipped due to a sore shoulder, according to the SF Chronicle. He threw a bullpen session Tuesday, and reported no issues.Oakland will be pleased to get him back, but Gallagher has not won in his last four starts, and ranks as a risky option for AL-only leagues.

Sean Gallagher's turn in the rotation has been skipped as he is battling mild shoulder inflammation, according to the SF Chronicle. He said, "For a couple of weeks, I just tried to pitch through it and kept my mouth shut. That wasn't smart. I was going 100 percent and all of a sudden I stopped, that's a lot of torque. I felt a little something, not like a pop or a strain, but like a muscle rolled over."He is aiming to start Thursday against the Rays.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Sean Gallagher (shoulder) played light catch on Friday and he said he will throw side sessions Sunday and Tuesday in preparation for a start on Thursday against Tampa Bay in Oakland.

Analysis: Gallagher had been scheduled to start Saturday in Detroit but his turn was skipped because of shoulder soreness, which he first experienced July 25 against Texas. He is winless in four starts. Consider him a risky option for Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17). When healthy, he is merely AL-only viable anyway

Andrew Gribble, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (shoulder) played catch from 120 feet Friday, Aug. 8, and said he felt fine after some early soreness. He will throw a light bullpen session Sunday, Aug. 10, and will throw a regular bullpen session Tuesday, Aug. 12. He is tentatively scheduled to start Thursday, Aug. 14.

Gallagher had been feeling soreness in the shoulder for at least two weeks, prior to undergoing an MRI Thursday. He said he felt a bit of soreness initially Friday, but was able to cut loose after warming up a bit. "On the first couple throws it was still there, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it has been in the past," said Gallagher. "After that, I got loose, got the blood flowing and then it felt great thereafter." The recently acquired hurler will throw a light bullpen session Sunday before his normal, heavier session Aug. 12, and if all goes well he will get the ball to start Aug. 14.

Sean Gallagher, dealing with a sore right shoulder, rejoined his teammates on Friday and plans on making his next start on Thursday, according to MLB.com.Gallagher played catch from 120 feet on Friday and reported no ill effects. He will throw a light bullpen session on Sunday and a heavy one on Tuesday. If all goes well, Sean will be back out there to face the Rays.

Sean Gallagher (shoulder) played catch from 120 feet on Friday. Gallagher said he felt a little soreness early, but things only got better. "On the first couple throws it was still there, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it has been in the past," he said. "After that, I got loose, got the blood flowing and then it felt great thereafter." He'll miss his next start on Saturday but is tentatively scheduled to pitch against the Rays on Thursday.Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Gallagher was originally scheduled to pitch this Saturday, but had his start pushed back because of irritation in his throwing shoulder.

The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics P Sean Gallagher (shoulder) received treatment in the Bay Area on his sore right shoulder and will meet the team in Detroit to face the Tigers. Manager Bob Geren said Gallagher will probably try to play catch today and is tentatively set to rejoin the rotation Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sean Gallagher avoided the disabled list on Wednesday, but he will miss his next start with a sore shoulder. It's bizarre that the A's didn't DL him when he was going to miss one turn anyway and choosing to keep him on the active roster cost them their only backup infielder. They now have 13 pitchers on the roster following Gio Gonzalez's promotion. Dan Meyer will start in Gallagher's place on Saturday.Related: Dan Meyer

Gallagher, who struggled in his start against the Blue Jays on earlier this week, was supposed to start for Oakland this Saturday, Aug. 9, but is now expected to pitch sometime during the team's home series against Tampa Bay next week. Gallagher will rejoin the A's on Friday in Detroit, where he will throw and be further assessed by the team. Left-hander Dan Meyer, who was called up from Triple-A Sacramento this past weekend, will start in place of Gallagher against the Tigers on Saturday.

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher (shoulder) returned to California Tuesday, Aug. 4, to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder. Gallagher's next start will be pushed back until next week.

News: The A's said right-hander Sean Gallagher, acquired from the Chicago Cubs last month, returned to California this week for an MRI exam because of irritation in his right shoulder. Manager Bob Geren said Gallagher's condition is considered minor, and said he will not need to go on the DL. Lefty Dan L. Meyer, called up Sunday when pitcher Dana Eveland was optioned to Triple-A, will start in Gallagher's place at Detroit on Saturday. Gallagher will rejoin the Athletics in Detroit, where he will throw a side session Friday. His next start is expected during a three-game series against Tampa Bay next week.

Analysis: Gallagher (1-1) is winless in four starts. He allowed five runs in three innings during a 6-1 loss to Toronto on Monday, his shortest start of the year. Consider him a risky option for Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17). When healthy, he is merely AL-only viable anyway

The SF Chronicle indicates that Sean Gallagher is expected to land on the DL due to his sore shoulder. The DL move would make room for Gio Gonzalez on the roster.Gallagher is 0-1 over his last four starts with Oakland, and only lasted beyond the fifth inning once over that span. He wasn't much of a factor as a fantasy performer, and a stint on the DL shouldn't hurt.

Sean Gallagher is expected to go on the disabled list with a sore shoulder. That explains the wildness Monday. A source told the San Francisco Chronicle that Gallagher felt a "pop" in the shoulder in his July 25 start against Texas.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Sean Gallagher allowed five runs on four hits in three innings Monday, Aug. 4, to suffer his first loss as a member of the Athletics. He struck out four batters and walked four batters in the game. It was his shortest start of the season.

News: A's SP Sean Gallagher (1-1) allowed five runs -- four earned -- and four hits in three innings, his shortest start of the year, during a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays Monday. Gallagher allowed the first two runs by hitting batters with the bases loaded, plunking Marco Scutaro in the second and Adam Lind in the third. He walked four and struck out four.

Analysis: Gallagher took his first loss in five starts since joining Oakland via a trade from the Cubs. He has pitched well since his arrival and let's hope Monday's start is just a minor setback. Gallagher remains a low-end Fantasy SP at this time since Oakland continues to fall out of contention. His next scheduled start is for Saturday against the Tigers

A rough going for Gallagher, who hasn't recorded a quality start since his debut outing with the A's on July 11. Over his last four starts, the 22-year-old right-hander sports a 4.91 ERA and a rough 20/16 K/BB ratio which doesn't bode well for his future. He should be stored on the bench when he squares off against the Tigers at Comerica Park next.

Sean Gallagher was pulled after allowing five runs -- four earned -- in three innings Monday against the Blue Jays. Gallagher was all over the place tonight, walking four and twice hitting batters to force in runs. He's walked 19 in 25 1/3 innings since joining the A's. During his time with the Cubs, he issued only 22 free passes in 58 2/3 innings.