The Sports Xchange reports that Rafael Soriano (right elbow tendinitis) threw 25 or 30 quality pitches in a bullpen session on Friday, according to pitching coach Roger McDowell, who doesn't really keep pitch counts in these side sessions. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Might begin rehab assignment May 19 (Updated - 5/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The staff will decided what's next depending on how Soriano feels Saturday. Tests on his elbow came back normal Wednesday. He'll probably throw again in the bullpen on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Manager Bobby Cox wants him to throw at least one inning in a rehab assignment, then he could share save chances with John Smoltz (shoulder), since the latter will likely not be used in many back-to-back situations. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Soriano said his right elbow felt better during his 10-minute bullpen session on Sunday than in the one five days earlier, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Updated 05/12/2008)
Advice
Soriano has been on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis and cut short Tuesday's session because of continued discomfort. The results from an MRI and bone scan came back normal, so he returned to his throwing program. Soriano will likely throw again Tuesday on the mound, and a decision will likely be made on the next step. Manager Bobby Cox said he'd need to see Soriano throw at least one inning before making a roster-spot decision.
The Sports Xchange reports that Rafael Soriano (right elbow tendinitis) threw 25 or 30 quality pitches in a bullpen session on Friday, according to pitching coach Roger McDowell, who doesn't really keep pitch counts in these side sessions. (Updated 05/17/2008).
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Might begin rehab assignment May 19 (Updated - 5/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The staff will decided what's next depending on how Soriano feels Saturday. Tests on his elbow came back normal Wednesday. He'll probably throw again in the bullpen on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Manager Bobby Cox wants him to throw at least one inning in a rehab assignment, then he could share save chances with John Smoltz (shoulder), since the latter will likely not be used in many back-to-back situations. (Updated 05/17/2008).
= probable start
