OAKLAND -- The A's got their first glimpse on Wednesday of something they hope to see in a regular-season game by the end of May: Henderson Alvarez throwing off the mound at the Coliseum.
The rehabbing right-hander, signed by Oakland to a one-year deal this winter, stood behind a protective cage and threw to hitters for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in July, totaling 25 pitches against teammates Mark Canha and Andrew Lambo.
"Everything was coming out sharp and firm," Lambo said. "You definitely didn't see a guy that's coming off of surgery, that's for sure.