This Oakland A's starter has missed the past three weeks of action, but is set to begin his road to recovery soon
The Oakland A's have been without right-handers Paul Blackburn and Ross Stripling for weeks now, but both pitchers are with the team on the current road trip, and each has a bullpen scheduled for this week.
Blackburn, currently on the 60-day IL, has been out since May 10 with a stress reaction in his foot. A's manager Mark Kotsay told reporters in Anaheim that he will be throwing a bullpen on Wednesday. A pitch count was not discussed, but it will presumably be in the 25-35 pitch range. The 30-year-old veteran has a 4.11 ERA on the season with a 1.15 WHIP in eight starts. He is not eligible to return from the IL until July 10, so there will be at least a couple of weeks before he is on the mound again in Oakland. Once he is deemed ready to begin a rehab stint, he'll likely need a few starts in the minors to build his arm strength back up.
Stripling has been out since May 24, and has not found himself on the 60-day IL, so he is already eligible to return. That said, his bullpen on Tuesday will be the first in his road to recovery, and he will likely need a few before the next steps are discussed. His return will likely happen next month as well, but he may not need as many rehab games since he hasn't missed as much time.
Kyle Muller, who landed on the IL the same day as Stripling, will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Las Vegas. Muller has been having a much better second year with the green and gold, posting a 3.48 ERA in 33 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. The big key for him has been lowering his walk rate, which sits at five percent, or half of what it was last season.Jason is the host of the Locked on A's podcast, and the managing editor of Inside the A's.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Former Dodgers Pitcher Already DFA'd by NL West RivalFormer Los Angeles Dodger Drew Pomeranz's tenure with the San Francisco Giants comes to an abrupt halt as he's designated for assignment.
Baca lebih lajut »
Former Dodgers Pitcher Who Netted LA Top Prospect DFA’d AgainThe Toronto Blue Jays designated former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Mitch White for assignment.
Baca lebih lajut »
Pirates Sign Former Dodgers Pitcher Just in Time For Revenge GameA former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher signs with the Pittsburgh Pirates before final game of the Dodgers-Pirates series.
Baca lebih lajut »
Pirates Add Former Dodgers Pitcher, DFA Another in Latest Roster MoveThe Pittsburgh Pirates made a Dodgers-centric roster move on Tuesday, claiming one former Dodger while DFA-ing another.
Baca lebih lajut »
Dodgers Make Trade to Acquire Former LA Pitcher, Place Reliever on 60-Day ILThe Los Angeles Dodgers have made a trade on Thursday night, acquiring left-handed pitcher Jose Hernández from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.
Baca lebih lajut »
Former Dodgers Pitcher Designated for Assignment by NL PowerhouseThe Milwaukee Brewers make a decisive roster move, designating former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment.
Baca lebih lajut »