Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez has progressed better than expected, according to CSN.
Rodriguez is coming off Tommy John surgery, but was able to toss a simulated game last week. He was initially ticketed to remain in Arizona for extended spring training, but the team has reconsidered after seeing his progress. There's still a possibility Rodriguez remains behind when the team leaves, but there's a chance he won't need it.
Rodriguez posted a 5.37 ERA in 70 1/3 innings last season.