MESA, Ariz. — The A’s are taking it easy with one of their most valuable bullpen arms.
Reliever Joakim Soria is dealing with right hip tendonitis and was held back from any hard-throwing activities during Tuesday’s workouts.
“We’ll just see how he feels today after playing catch,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. “It’ll probably be a couple of days and then see if we can get him off the mound.”
Signed to a two-year deal in the offseason, Soria brings closing experience to the club having saved 220 games over 11 big league seasons. He appeared in 66 games with the White Sox and Brewers last season, combining for a 3.