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Gray to be held out of early exhibitions; Manaea goes Friday

MESA, Ariz. -– The A’s set their pitching schedule for the start of Cactus League play, with non-roster lefty Eric Surkamp starting Thursday’s opener against the Angels in Tempe.

Sean Manaea, Oakland’s top pitching prospect, will start Friday’s split-squad game at home against Colorado, with Felix Doubront going against the Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields.

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Lefty Rich Hill will make his A’s debut Saturday at home against Milwaukee.

Similar to last spring, ace Sonny Gray will be held out of exhibitions for the first week or so.