Lakeland, Fla.— General manager Al Avila walked off Kaline Field Friday morning after watching Anibal Sanchez throw a simulated game and flashed two thumbs up to the media.
Sanchez is still battling bronchitis, but his right arm looked healthy in a 30-pitch outing against Andrew Romine and four minor league hitters.
“I feel really good,” Sanchez said. “Finally I am facing hitters for the first time in spring training and I know I have plenty of time to get ready for the season. Today is one of the first steps that I have to take after the elbow inflammation and I am ready.