Athletics LHP Sean Nolin is coming off of offseason sports-hernia surgery and will take the next step in his rehab on Saturday.
Nolin is scheduled to throw off of flat ground, according to John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group. Assuming there are no setbacks, the next step will be throwing off of a mound, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee.
Nolin was acquired in the trade that sent Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays. He has appeared in two MLB games, with an 0-1 record and 27.00 ERA.