SAN DIEGO–The Giants put pitcher Johnny Cueto through a rigorous on-field test on Saturday, and manager Bruce Bochy was pleased to report Cueto received a passing grade.
Cueto is on the 10-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain, but he’s eligible to return to the rotation Tuesday when the Giants play the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
The right-hander threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice setting at Petco Park Saturday while also testing the mobility of his ankle coming off the mound.
“He took a bullpen, he threw to hitters, we had him cover first and field bunts,” Bochy said.