Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that Bassitt (elbow) is feeling much better since the Athletics decided to shut him down in May, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Melvin didn't expand much on the extent of the setback Bassitt experienced with his elbow during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville, but it appears some time off from throwing provided great relief for the 28-year-old. Bassitt could be cleared to restart his throwing program soon if he continues to show improvement, but the odds seem to be against him returning from the disabled list before the end of the month.