Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman, who received a cortisone injection in his throwing shoulder on March 20 to treat his tendinitis, played catch from 90 feet on Monday and reported no ill effects.
"Everything feels great. I've played catch twice now," said Gausman, who will begin the season on the disabled list with the same condition that required a trip to the DL last May.
The right-hander will throw from 120 feet Wednesday, followed by a day of rest on Thursday.
"Then, the plan is to throw a bullpen on [Friday]. If everything goes well after that, I'll probably throw another one, and I think the plan is for me to be ready 2 1/2 weeks into the season," said Gausman.