MESA, Ariz. -- A's left-hander Sean Doolittle could participate in a Cactus League game as soon as next week, and with a work-in-progress changeup, he's increasingly refining.
Doolittle, who is being eased into spring action, graduated to a batting practice session on Wednesday, facing hitters for the first time. He totaled 20 pitches while making use of his complete repertoire, which features the changeup and a slider to go along with his lively fastball.
"At this point, I'm just getting the timing and rhythm and everything to fall back into place, but my arm and my body feel really good," Doolittle said.