Doubront is scheduled for a second opinion on his left elbow sprain next Monday in Cincinnati, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront will visit with Dr. Timothy Cremchek to determine the extent of the injury, but Nick Paparesta, the Athletics' head trainer, confirmed that the lefty has some "fibrous tearing" in his elbow ligament, according to Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area. Whether or not surgery is ordered up, Doubront appears to be facing a long recovery, which could open the door for Jesse Hahn to enter the rotation.

Doubront (left elbow sprain) will get a second opinion, and is not sure if surgery is in his future, the Bay Area News Group's John Hickey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Second opinions are rarely good signs with arm issues for pitchers, so we will cautiously await the results. Eric Surkamp will slot into Doubront's rotation spot for now, but Jesse Hahn is probably a more likely long-term option if Doubront is in for a lengthy absence.

Doubront (forearm) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront was expected to open the season as the Atheletics' fifth starter, but this ends that plan. The issue originally cropped up on Saturday during his final spring appearance, and the results of an MRI apparently showed enough to put the left-hander on the shelf. Jesse Hahn or Eric Surkamp are likely to take his spot in the rotation. In a corresponding move, Andrew Lambo was recalled from Triple-A Nashville.

Doubront (forearm) and the Athletics are awaiting the results of an MRI before finalizing their roster for Opening Day.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront left his final spring start Saturday after just four batters. "You could see the velocity was way down for him in the first, so we got him out of there," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "Not sure where it's going to go. We'll probably know more a little bit later." If Doubront is forced to miss time, Jesse Hahn would likely replace him in the rotation.

Doubront departed Saturday's spring game with tightness in his forearm, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront exited after just one inning, and at this point it's unclear whether he's dealing with anything more severe than simple tightness. He's penciled in as Oakland's fifth starter this season, but if he's forced to miss any time that responsibility would likely transfer to Jesse Hahn.

Doubront will open the year as the A's fifth starter, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jesse Hahn's demotion Tuesday seemed to cement Doubront into the rotation, and manager Bob Melvin later confirmed that the lefty will serve as the No. 5 starter to begin the season. Doubront will have one more spring tuneup Saturday in preparation for his first regular season start, April 8 at Seattle.

Doubront is likely to open the regular season in Oakland's starting rotation, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront had been good this spring until giving up seven runs Thursday, but many of Oakland's projected rotation have not performed well, which has opened up an opportunity.

Doubront is the "clear" front runner to be the first replacement for the A's rotation should the need occur, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront aas brutal in his time with the A's in 2015, compiling a 5.81 ERA over 52.2 innings, making eight starts and three relief appearances. Doubront has had an ERA over 5.50 in each of the last two seasons and is not likely to bring much fantasy value even if he does find himself making starts due to an injury or poor performance from one of the A's starters.

Manager Doug Melvin said the plan is to use Doubront in a swingman capacity in 2016, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will be stretched out in spring training, but this suggests that he is not likely to make the Opening Day rotation. There are plenty of question marks behind Sonny Gray in Oakland's projected rotation, so Doubront will have no problem making a handful of starts in 2016. There may be times when he is an appealing streaming option, but there is no need to draft him in most formats.

Doubront will be stretched out as a starter during spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doubront made eight starts after joining the Athletics last season but struggled his way to a 5.81 ERA and 1.443 WHIP. He'll compete for a spot in the back of the rotation this spring but he could wind up working out of the bullpen.