Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Doolittle has been activated from the 60-day disabled list, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

Doolittle's return became imminent this week the reliever regaining the velocity on his fastball and striking out batters at will during his rehab assignment. He'll likely take over the closer's role in Oakland's bullpen before too long, but manager Bob Melvin may use him and Drew Pomeranz in the ninth inning based on matchups in the early going. The A's optioned Dan Otero and transferred Ike Davis to the 60-day DL in a pair of corresponding roster moves.