Buehler yielded a season-high seven runs Friday night, including five in the first inning after coming one strike away from escaping the frame with no damage.

"One of the easiest comps from last season was the New York Mets' trade for Paul Blackburn, a similarly productive and injury-bitten starter from the Athletics. In return, 22-year-old pitcher Kade Morris was sent to Oakland; he is currently listed as the A's No. 15 prospect at MLB Pipeline," Kline wrote.