Doolittle threw 25 pitches to hitters Saturday and is likely to play in a game as the next step in his throwing program, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Everything seems to be going according to plan for Doolittle, who says he's been happy with how the throwing sessions have gone. Oakland still has plenty of Cactus League games remaining for the 30-year-old to use as preparation, so expect him to get plenty of opportunities upon his return to action.