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 A former Cy Young Award winner, Zito last pitched in the majors in
2013 with the San Francisco Giants. Zito posted a 102-63 record with
a 3.53 ERA in his first stint with the A's from 2000 to 2006.
Zito did not pitch in 2014. He attempted to make a comeback this
year in spring training with the A's but did not land a spot on
their roster and was sent to Nashville.
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San Diego Padres pitcher Josh Johnson will undergo Tommy John elbow
surgery for the third time as he attempts to salvage his career.
The decision was made after Johnson suffered a recent setback and
was shut down for the season. The right-hander hasn't pitched in a
major-league game since 2013 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Boston Red Sox right-hander Joe Kelly will not pitch for the
remainder of the season because of tightness in his throwing
shoulder.
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Kelly was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles
in the third inning after experiencing stiffness.
Until the no-decision on Tuesday, Kelly had won eight straight
starts and hiked his record to 10-6 with a 4.82 ERA in 25 games this
season. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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