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Tyler Thornburg, Carson Smith getting closer to joining Red Sox bullpen

The Red Sox’ patchwork bullpen was among the best in baseball during the month of April, but May brings the promise of two key arms joining the fold for late-inning upgrades.

Both Tyler Thornburg and Carson Smith have extended their rehab throwing programs to 150 feet. Smith is scheduled to get on a mound tomorrow, and Thornburg could throw a bullpen soon after.

“While their rehab schedules differ a little bit,” manager John Farrell said. “In Tyler’s case, probably a little bit longer than first anticipated, they’re both making progress. So, back to the mound for both here in the coming days.