The Oakland Athletics activated left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront ahead of Sunday afternoon's game against the Cleveland Indians and optioned R.J. Alvarez to Triple-A Nashville to clear a spot on the roster. The A's acquired Doubront for cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays shortly before the conclusion of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
It's not clear whether Felix Doubront will have a chance at the rotation. Manager Bob Melvin said after Saturday's game started by Aaron Brooks that Brooks earned a chance to stay in the rotation after Brooks tossed 7u2153 innings of five-hit one-run ball, striking out five.