Doolittle (shoulder) could start his rehab assignment next week if his throwing session Thursday goes as scheduled, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

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Doolittle could begin to face hitters after throwing again Thursday, after sitting out over a month with shoulder soreness. The left-hander tossed a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday and said the session went well and he "feels great." Barring a setback during the rest of the week, Doolittle will begin his rehab assignment next week and return to the club shortly after.