Sonny Gray released from hospital after severe stomach bug
Sonny Gray released from hospital after severe stomach bug
A severe case of bacterial gastroenteritis kept Sonny Gray in the hospital a second night, but the A’s right-hander was released Wednesday afternoon and will be back at the Coliseum on Thursday.
Gray received IV fluids and antibiotics, but according to Dr. Allan Pont, the specific bacteria has not yet been identified despite ongoing testing.
Recovery time is usually a couple of days, but Gray had a high fever and he will have lost some weight, so the A’s haven’t pinpointed a day for him to return to the rotation.
Chris Bassitt, who allowed only one run in five innings while subbing for Gray on three days’ rest Tuesday, will remain with the team in case he is needed for Sunday’s start against Seattle.
Gray is expected to make the American League All-Star team and is considered a strong option to start the game in Cincinnati.
Should Gray wind up pitching the final game before the All-Star break, he would not pitch in the All-Star Game, though he would be a member of the team and would partake in pregame festivities.
Sean Doolittle is not yet throwing as he returns from a strain in his left shoulder, but he said he expects he will start playing catch toward the end of next week.
The A’s closer has pitched in just one inning this season because of shoulder problems.
Outfielder Jason Pridie was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team.
The Sounds’ outfielder to keep an eye on, though, particularly with Oakland scheduled to face left-handed starters in three of the next four games, is Jake Smolinski.
The Sounds released catcher Luke Carlin on Wednesday and Carson Blair was promoted from Double-A Midland.
Susan Slusser is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.
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