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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Britton delivers against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 23, 2017, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 9-7. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Nationals-Orioles history Zach Britton trade hurdle

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - This May 29, 2016 file photo shows Oakland Athletics' Sean Doolittle working against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. The Washington Nationals acquired Doolittle and reliever Ryan Madson from the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Blake Treinen and a pair of prospects, Sunday, July 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)

Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson sent to desperate Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - This Aug. 28, 2016 file photo shows Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Madson throwing during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Washington Nationals acquired Madson and reliever Sean Doolittle from the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Blake Treinen and a pair of prospects, Sunday, July 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst, file)

Nats get Madson, Doolittle from A’s for Treinen, prospects

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Athletics put LHP Sean Doolittle on DL with shoulder strain

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pomeranz wins 3rd straight start; A’s top Rays 3-0

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham, top, is upended by Oakland Athletics' Craig Gentry in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 12, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. Athletics' Josh Donaldson was out at first base on the failed double play. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

White Sox rally comes up short in 5-4 loss to A’s

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Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie swings for a two-run double off Chicago White Sox pitcher Daniel Webb in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 12, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Chavez pitches gem to lead A’s past White Sox, 5-4

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Houston Astros' Dexter Fowler hits an RBI-single against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Astros hold on for 7-6 victory over Athletics

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Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle, left, walks back to the mound after giving up a single to Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, allowing Marwin Gonzalez, right, to get to third base, in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Houston. Marwin went on to score on a Dexter Fowler single. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Rough night for Doolittle leads to A’s loss

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Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 21, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Athletics surrender early lead, lose to Rangers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Doolittle’s 5-year contract with A’s worth $10.5M

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics closing pitcher Sean Doolittle gets the ball back after striking out to end the game against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Seattle. The Athletics won 3-0. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

A’s lefty reliever Doolittle gets 5-year deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson hits a RBI-double during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Donaldson, A’s rally in 11th to beat Angels again

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun, center, is helped off the field by manager Mike Scioscia, right, and assistant athletic trainer Rick Smith during the 11th inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. The Athletics won 10-9. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels’ bullpen blows another lead in loss to A’s

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

A’s Doolittle revived career with return to mound

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Playoff beards back around baseball this October

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

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Sean Doolittle was projected to be a slugging first baseman when Oakland drafted him out of Virginia in 2007. Injuries set him on the path to being a pitcher.

A’s injuries helped quicken Sean Doolittle’s jump to majors

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press