 Braden went on to finish the 2010 season with an 11–14 record in 30 starts for the A's.He threw five complete games along with two shutouts, pitching a total of innings with 113 strikeouts at 43 walks.Braden went on to pitch in three starts in 2011, with a 1–1 record and 3.00 ERA, before feeling discomfort in his shoulder.