49 Brett Anderson, SP

Athletics starter Brett Anderson, on the 15-day disabled list, suffered another setback Friday as he was diagnosed with a navicular stress fracture of his right foot, which will require him to be shut down for four weeks.

Anderson was on track to return Friday against Kansas City, but after feeling pain during Wednesday's workout, he was shut down. He went 1-4 with a 6.21 ERA in six appearances (five starts) before landing on the DL.

Athletics starter Brett Anderson is unsure when he'll be able to return from the ankle injury that placed him on the DL April 29, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.

Anderson was on track to return Friday against Kansas City, but after feeling pain during Wednesday's workout, he is without a timetable to return. Anderson owns a 6.21 ERA in 29 innings.

Athletics starter Brett Anderson managed to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday and was also able to take part in fielding drills, MLB.com reports. As long as he shows up Wednesday without pain in his ankle, the A's expect to get him back in the rotation. 

"We'll then have a date for him to pitch," manager Bob Melvin said. Anderson could return to the rotation as soon as Friday against the Royals. 

Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson could be activated off the 15-day disabled list in time to start Friday's game against the Royals, MLB.com reports. Anderson, who has been sidelined since May 1 with a right ankle injury, reported no issues with his injury after making a rehab start with Double-A Midland Sunday.

"I feel good today," Anderson said. "You go from pitching in a game where every pitch and every out matters to pitching in front of 500 people in San Antonio, where you just kind of want to get your work in, and I was able to get my pitch count up."

Anderson was 1-4 with a 6.21 ERA to go along with 29 strikeouts and 15 walks over seven appearances -- six starts -- prior to landing on the DL.

Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson, on the 15-day disabled list with an ankle injury, had a rocky outing in his minor-league rehab assignment Sunday at Double-A Midland.

Anderson allowed six runs and six hits over 3 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out three in his first action since going on the DL May 1. He's expected to come off the DL Friday against Kansas City, according to the Contra Costa Times.