The Oakland A’s are shutting down former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben
Ben Sheets - UPI Photo / Bill Greenblatt
Sheets for the season due to a torn flexor in his right elbow. Sheets missed most of last season with the Brewers with the same ailment.
Sheets signed a 1-year, $10-million free agent contract in January. He finished the season 4-9 with a 4.53 ERA in 20 starts.