A’s starter Daniel Mengden would have missed all the regularly scheduled MLB games in April and May, anyway.
“I had three surgeries this offseason, it was fun,” Mengden sarcastically told NBC Sports California via FaceTime on Wednesday.
Two procedures were necessary to address a digestive issue, and the third was arthroscopic surgery on his throwing elbow in February.
The good news: Mengden should be on track to return, if MLB can.
“I’m about 95 percent,” Mengden said. “Throwing all pitches in bullpen sessions right now. For me, I’ve been on the high side, because I’m trying to get my arm back and feeling good.