What It Means:

Overton has made three spot starts for the A's this season. His most recent turn was a mediocre no-decision against the Houston Astros on July 19, in which he allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Overall, Overton has pitched an uncomfortable 15 innings with a bloated 8.40 ERA (5.76 SIERA), and a pitiful 13.70 strikeout rate and 6.85 walk rate. He's given up a ton of longballs, too, with an 18.75 percent home run-to-flyball rate and has induced just a 10.30 percent soft contact rate.