BALTIMORE -- Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo was encouraged Saturday after throwing for the first time since being placed on the 15-day disabled list April 23.
Gallardo, who is recovering from right shoulder/bicep tendinitis, threw 25 times from 60 feet on flat ground.
"It felt good to pick up the ball," said Gallardo. "It definitely feels free. It feels like my shoulder is not restricted. It's been a lot of shoulder work the past three weeks, so you could definitely tell the difference. Obviously it's just playing catch, but it's definitely a positive."
Gallardo is 1-1 with a 7.