Spring training is here and the A's starting rotation is still a question mark. But, two pitchers who can play major roles later this year made big strides to open camp.
Prospect A.J. Puk and 27-year-old Jharel Cotton threw off a mound at full distance for the first time on Tuesday since the two underwent Tommy John surgery before the 2018 season.
What a nice sight to see, Jharel Cotton and AJ Puk throwing off the mound with everyone else: pic.twitter.com/YscZd9rkfU
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) February 12, 2019
Cotton said throwing off a mound at 60 feet and six inches was "like Christmas.