PT TODAY: Doolittle down; who is up next for A's?

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Athletics | Sean Doolittle to DL
Oakland Athletics CL Sean Doolittle (side) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right intercostals. RP Dan Otero was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. Luke Gregerson is likely to take over as closer.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Luke Gregerson likely moves into the closer role while Doolittle is out, with Ryan Cook picking up an extra save or two. Both relievers have been terrific for the A's, with BPVs over 100 on the season for Gregerson and in the second half for Cook. Gregerson, however, has seen his 2H Dom rate drop...

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