Pat Venditte Rehab Update

Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte went on the DL with a right shoulder strain in early June. Venditte started throwing again with both arms at the end of June, and started throwing bullpens in mid July 2015. We hope to see him back on the mound soon.

Update: Venditte is in the bullpen for the As. Posted a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 IP, 0.75 WHIP (24 Aug 2015)

As expected, it's Pat Venditte joining the #Athletics today with the departure of Brad Mills.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 15, 2015

Pat Venditte works 1 1/3 scoreless innings out of the 'pen for @nashvillesounds. Taylor Thompson now in. Sounds trail Memphis, 5-3, T8.
— Jeff Hem (@JeffHemPBP) August 8, 2015

TBL: Former Creighton pitcher Pat Venditte talks pro ball, playing in Omaha again and more http://t.co/kTCO0SSs7t
— World-Herald Jays (@OWHjays) August 5, 2015

Oakland A's option Pat Venditte to Triple-A, reports Omaha World-Herald http://t.co/xQ5yPXCatX
— Tim Knight (@TimKnight007) August 5, 2015

#Athletics Pat Venditte will be optioned to AAA for now, says @susanslusser and @OWHNews http://t.co/cMnZyXD9rL pic.twitter.com/VPcZbtLUP6
— Athletics Nation (@athleticsnation) August 3, 2015

Venditte returning to Oakland and sounds as if he could be activated tomorrow.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 2, 2015

Scoreless 6th inning for Pat Venditte on rehab from #Athletics. 2 singles, 1 K and 1 HBP. Fun to watch him back w/ @nashvillesounds.
— Jeff Hem (@JeffHemPBP) August 1, 2015

Pat Venditte pitching left-handed in his second rehab outing with Stockton: a perfect inning with 2 K's. 14 pitches, 12 strikes. #Athletics
— Zack Bayrouty (@ZackBayrouty) July 26, 2015

Venditte was pain-free throwing right-handed with Stockton yesterday. He'll throw left-handed with Ports tomorrow.
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) July 25, 2015

Melvin confirms Venditte to throw an inning Thurs with @stocktonports. Venditte say he'll throw LH on Sat.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) July 21, 2015

Venditte will throw batting practice in Stockton on Monday. 15 pitches with each arm.
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) July 19, 2015

Melvin says Venditte's bullpen session went well today, he threw all his pitches. 30 from right side and 20 left.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) July 18, 2015

Pat Venditte threw a 20 pitch bullpen session yesterday right handed. Both hands tomorrow. #Athletics
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) July 17, 2015

To people already asking why he doesn't just pitch LH in meantime, the value Venditte brings is having mostly constant platoon advantage.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) June 12, 2015

Athletics pitcher Pat Venditte to start rehab assignment Thursday - 21 July 2015

Athletics pitcher Pat Venditte is scheduled to throw an inning at Class A on Thursday, reports The San Francisco Chronicle.

Venditte will throw right handed Thursday and then left handed Saturday.

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