Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday
5 months agoOakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending toward having a minimal stay on the IL. The 29-year-old southpaw's IL stint was backdated to May 26, so he'll be eligible to return to Oakland's bullpen next Monday. Erceg has been better in a late-inning, high-leverage role in the A's bullpen in his second year in the big leagues in 2024, and he even has picked up his first two career saves. He has value in deep holds leagues and has also struck out 27 with just eight walks in 22 relief innings as a setup man in front of fireballer Mason Miller.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press