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Come Fan with UsTuesday, June 30, 2026

It Was Always Just A Matter Of Time

Two years ago, A’s outfielder Sean Doolittle was coming off an injury-plagued season with triple-A Sacramento and Baseball America wrote, “Nevertheless, he looks like a safe bet to be a solid big league hitter, and he could develop more power.”

↵That was then. Now Doolittle’s a left-handed relief pitcher, just promoted to Sacramento after striking out 40 batters and walking six in 21â…“ innings this spring between Class A and AA. And if he keeps pitching like that, he’ll be with the big club soon enough.

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