OAKLAND -- The A's plan to pencil in left-hander Sean Manaea for a start in Kansas City on Wednesday, after the rookie got through a 50-pitch bullpen session without any issues on Saturday.
Manaea, sidelined by back discomfort for more than a week, "looked better than ever today on the mound," said A's manager Bob Melvin, who will employ a six-man rotation upon Manaea's return.
"Had a lot of life on the ball, threw all his breaking pitches well," Melvin said. "He wants to finish up the season pitching. I know that's a goal of his.