ARLINGTON -- As the A's continue to monitor the progress of injured ace Sonny Gray, they're also examining the best way to proceed with their current crop of starters.
Gray (lat strain) is scheduled to throw an extended bullpen session on Monday, which is expected to be his final throwing exercise without hitters involved. Barring any setbacks, the right-hander should be back in the rotation by the end of the month -- a mighty addition for this group.
Already, the A's are at least considering a tweak to their rotation next week, with Tuesday's off-day in Kansas City providing flexibility for any maneuverings.