Athletics' Chris Bassitt: Heading to injured list

The Athletics will place Bassitt on the injured list to begin the season due to a lower-leg contusion, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic reports.

According to McWilliams, Bassitt is still recovering after taking a ball off his right shin during the two-game series against the Mariners in Japan last week. The injury doesn't sound overly serious, but it was enough to cost the 30-year-old his chance at the Athletics' final rotation spot. Aaron Brooks will open the season as the team's fifth starter.