OAKLAND -- Newly acquired Felix Doubront will pitch in a long relief role for the A's, manager Bob Melvin said Sunday.
The A's acquired the left-hander Doubront from the Blue Jays on Friday for cash considerations. His role was uncertain, but now it's clear Doubront -- who arrived in Oakland on Sunday -- will begin in the bullpen.
"Anytime you're potentially pitching more than one inning, it's nice to have a little bit more of a repertoire, which he has," Melvin said.
Doubront has started 77 games and come out of the bullpen 30 times in his six-year career.