In the most-anticipated session of playing catch since I picked up a baseball a few weeks ago and learned all over again what shoulde pain feels like, Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard made 30 throws Sunday morning in the outfield at Safeco Field.
He didn’t feel a thing.
That’s the best news the Mariners could get on their left-hander, who’s been on the disabled list since July 5 because of tightness in his shoulder. He tried to throw a couple of weeks ago but felt pain and, even though an MRI showed no structural damage, Bedard still didn’t feel right.
So he spent two hours a day in the training room strengthening the shoulder and doing cardio work, and time allowed the pain to subside.
Sunday was the first big test and he passed. He made those 30 throws from 60 feet and told trainer Rick Griffin he felt fine. Monday, Bedard will throw again, followed by what the Mariners hope will be more of the same as he rebuilds his arm strength for a return late this season.
Asked if it’s too early to project when Bedard might pitch in a game, Griffin smiled.
“We’re projecting that he’ll play catch tomorrow,” the trainer said.
Bedard, as has been his practice, didn’t talk with Seattle reporters.
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