Free agent reliever Michael Wuertz will throw for interested teams Thursday in Tempe, Arizona. Wuertz held a 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics, but he was one of the better relievers in the AL in just a couple years ago, so it's a little surprising that he hasn't netted at least a minor league deal yet. The Twins are one team that's expected to attend the workout.

Michael Wuertz is planning to hold a workout for interested teams early next week. Wuertz struggled to attract interest on the free agent market this winter after posting an ugly 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics. The Twins are expected to attend next week's throwing session.

Athletics released RHP Michael Wuertz. The A's had no intention of picking up his $3.25 million option for 2012, so he was cleared to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Wuertz, who turns 33 in December, was limited to just 39 appearances this season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. If healthy, he could make for a nice buy-low opportunity.

The Athletics are expected to activate right-hander Michael Wuertz (thumb) from the disabled list Friday. Wuertz struck out the side Sunday in his first rehab appearance Sunday with High-A Stockton and fanned a pair in a scoreless inning of work Wednesday night with Triple-A Sacramento. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since late-July due to right thumb tendinitis

Michael Wuertz (thumb) threw 20 pitches over the weekend in a successful bullpen session. Wuertz hurled both fastballs and sliders, reporting no lingering issues with his sore right thumb. The right-hander is aiming to return to the majors around September 2.

Michael Wuertz (thumb) hopes to throw a side session Sunday. Wuertz, currently rehabbing from right thumb tendinitis, began playing catch earlier this week and is ready to begin throwing from a mound. The veteran right-hander is on track to return right around when rosters expand in September.

Michael Wuertz (thumb) played catch Monday without incident. Wuertz will likely play catch a few more times before throwing off the mound. The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched since July 29 due to right thumb tendinitis. He is unlikely to rejoin the A's before September.

Michael Wuertz (thumb) is not expected to play catch until Monday. Wuertz hasn't pitched since July 29 due to right thumb tendinitis. Barring any setbacks, he is on track to return sometime in September.

Michael Wuertz (thumb) will not throw for a week. The A's have decided to hold off on giving Wuertz a cortisone shot, instead hoping his thumb will get better after being immobilized. If all goes well, he could return by mid-August.

Athletics placed RHP Michael Wuertz on the 15-day disabled list with a thumb injury. Wuertz hurt his hamstring early in the season, but this is his first trip to the D.L. since. He'll head to the shelf with an ERA of 4.88 and a 0-0 record.