Oakland A's No. 5 starter Felix Doubront underwent an MRI on Saturday after leaving the team's final spring training game after just one inning. While the severity of the injury is still unknown, we have some updates on the bigger picture.
On Doubront's injury
"[I]t's an issue that he's had before and, according to manager Bob Melvin, Doubront wasn't too concerned." - via Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle
On the likely replacement, if needed
- "Sounds as if Hahn would be first choice if Doubront were to go on DL" - Slusser
- "If Doubront can't go Friday, Hahn is likely to start in his place.