Ryan Cook threw 17 pitches in a minor league game on Saturday. The right-hander registered four outs with his 17 pitches, including two strikeouts. Cook still has a few days to get into game shape before Opening Day after shoulder inflammation set him back earlier in spring. With each successful outing it's becoming more and more likely he'll be ready to go for the opener.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) believes he'll make his spring debut on Saturday. Cook successfully completed a 21-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and game action is next up on the docket. Oakland has eased Cook into action because of shoulder inflammation. The right-hander would seem to be about a 50/50 proposition to begin the season on the disabled list.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) is scheduled to make an appearance in a simulated game on Thursday. Cook threw live batting practice on Sunday in A's camp and reported no issues. He has been taking it easy this spring because of shoulder inflammation, but the right-hander should be ready to join the A's bullpen by mid-April. He's expected to serve as the primary setup man to new Oakland closer Jim Johnson.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Sunday. It's the first time he's done so since showing up with shoulder inflammation. Cook has made some nice progress and seems likely to appear in games soon, but he's not expected to be ready for the start of the season.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) said after a 20-pitch bullpen session Thursday that it's the "best I've felt" all spring. Cook has been limited in camp since showing up with shoulder inflammation, but he's been throwing off a mound for a week now and is progressing steadily. The A's reliever is running out of time but remains optimistic he can get ready for Opening Day. It's not clear when he'll first appear in Cactus League action.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) said Saturday that he felt great after his second spring bullpen session. Cook was able to ramp up to full velocity for the first time this spring, and noted that his shoulder felt fine before and after the session. The hard-throwing 26-year-old is expected to work in a setup capacity in front of new closer Jim Johnson.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Thursday in A's camp. Cook made 20 throws and reported feeling fine. He had some inflammation in his right shoulder in February but should be able to get on track rather quickly. The talented 26-year-old right-hander is probably next in line for saves in Oakland behind new closer Jim Johnson.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday in A's camp. Cook has been dealing with shoulder inflammation since early February. "It's going to be close as far as Opening Day," manager Bob Melvin acknowledged Monday morning.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) threw from flat ground with no issues Thursday and remains on track to return to the mound early next week. Cook has dealt with shoulder inflammation since the beginning of camp, but it's pretty much a non-issue at this point. The setup man will have no trouble getting ready for Opening Day as long as he can avoid setbacks.

Ryan Cook (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off flat ground Thursday and Saturday. Cook showed up to camp with shoulder inflammation, but he should be able to get back on the mound if there are no issues in his upcoming throwing sessions. He should only need a handful of appearances before Opening Day, so the A's will continue to play things safe.