LOS ANGELES — Gabe Kapler studies opposing lineups before each game, searching for the optimal matchups for his relief pitchers. Each time, Kapler imagines where he would use Pat Neshek and what situation would best suit the righthander, who has yet to throw a pitch this season.
Tuesday afternoon offered some promise that Kapler could soon put that research to test, as Neshek said he felt fine after throwing off a bullpen mound for the first time since a forearm injury flared up earlier this month.
“He just looks good against everybody,” Kapler said. “That’s really exciting.