A's' Drew Pomeranz breaks hand after punching chair

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Athletics left-hander Drew Pomeranz was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a broken right hand.

Right-hander Evan Scribner, who was on Oakland's opening-day roster, was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. The A's also acquired minor league lefty Brad Mills from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash.

Pomeranz took the loss Monday night against Texas after allowing a career-high eight runs — seven earned — in 3 2-3 innings. He was called into manager Bob Melvin's office before addressing the media after the game.

Pomeranz, who was holding a plate of food in his right hand, did not indicate anything was wrong when speaking to reporters.

He is 5-4 with a 2.91 ERA in 17 games, including eight starts, with the A's.

Pomeranz began the season in the bullpen, going 1-1 with a 1.98 ERA in nine relief appearances. He moved into the starting rotation May 7 and is 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in eight starts since. This is his second career stint on the DL.

Mills has spent the entire season at Triple-A Nashville, where he was 4-2 with a 1.56 ERA in 14 games, including 12 starts. His ERA was the lowest in the Pacific Coast League.