Hahn suffers setback; Neal to start Sunday

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CHICAGO — A setback has impeded A’s right-hander Jesse Hahn’s return, initially planned for Sunday in Chicago. The right-hander, who is having trouble bouncing back from his rehab outing, will be replaced by Zach Neal in the series finale against the White Sox.

Hahn will remain on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain, though he believes the discomfort to be so minor that he prefers not to even deem it an injury. He simply couldn’t get enough extension on his pitches while playing catch at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday.

“I don’t think it’s significant,” Hahn said. “I’m just not bouncing back right now. I was yanking a bunch of fastballs, and the curveball didn’t do …

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