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Freddy Tarnok to begin throwing program

The Oakland Athletics recently received some good news on the injury front. A’s manager Mark Kotsay told MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos that Freddy Tarnok won’t need surgery and will begin a throwing program soon.

Good news for A’s prospect Freddy Tarnok: He will not require surgery after getting a second opinion. He’ll begin a throwing program soon, per Kotsay.

— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) March 30, 2023

Tarnok came over from the Atlanta Braves in the Sean Murphy trade. He made just two appearances during the spring, but pitched well allowing four hits and a run over five innings.