CHICAGO -- Orioles closer Zach Britton has moved past the point where he is concerned about the ruptured right Achilles that has kept him out all season. Now, it's all about pitching.
Britton threw a 20-pitch, one-inning simulated game Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, and will throw a two-inning simulated game Saturday in Tampa. He is expected to begin a Minor League rehabilitation assignment next week at Triple-A Norfolk as he inches closer to returning to the Orioles' active roster.
"Every time I get on the mound, I'm feeling a little bit better -- kind of like spring," Britton said before Tuesday's game against the White Sox.