MESA, Ariz. – Once again there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Jarrod Parker, and that’s both a good thing and a dangerous tease for the A’s right-hander.
His past two years have been eaten up by injury disappointment, a grueling rehab and comeback attempt, followed by another helping of disappointment.
Still, he continues the grind. And as the A’s prepare for their first official workout of 2016 on Sunday, Parker will be taking the mound hoping to carve out a spot somewhere on Oakland’s pitching staff.
“Physically I feel close,” Parker said after taking his physical at Hohokam Stadium.