MESA, Ariz. — The A’s sent Jesse Hahn to the minors Tuesday, but manager Bob Melvin said he expects to see the right-hander back before long.
“I’d be shocked if he isn’t back, and in our estimation hopefully really soon,” Melvin said. “At this point in time, he knows he needs to get the ball down. He was great about it. If we’re going to have the type of year we envision having, he’s gonna have to be a part of it. Right now he just needs to iron some things out.”
With Hahn’s demotion after a shaky spring, Melvin confirmed that left-hander Felix Doubront would be the fifth starter.