Called up from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Barry Zito gave up two runs, two hits and a walk in the eighth inning in his first big league game since 2013 in the A's 5-1 loss to the Astros on Sunday.

"Just being in spring training with them was awesome," the 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner said. "Obviously being able to be with the team during the regular season is huge. It's a bonus for sure. I didn't expect it. That's an understatement."