PHILADELPHIA | Sean Doolittle moved back and forth, catching a five-foot wooden stick as one end dropped slowly towards the carpet while he worked out in the air-conditioned Nationals clubhouse.
“Act like a tennis player,” said a member of the Nationals’ medical staff, giving pointers to the lefty pitcher before Monday’s game.
Doolittle, who was working on the agility of his feet while roaming the baseline, continues to make progress as he tries to return from left toe inflammation. He threw before Tuesday’s game in South Philadelphia and the next step will come Friday when he throws in simulation game, according to manager Dave Martinez.