SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto played catch from 120 feet. Jeff Samardzija will begin throwing Monday. Both are encouraging signs for manager Bruce Bochy's injury-ravaged pitching staff.
Cueto, San Francisco's No. 2 starter behind ace Madison Bumgarner, has been out since April 29 with inflammation in his right elbow. There was initial concern that the injury could be worse, and Cueto met with elbow specialist Dr. James Andrews, who diagnosed an elbow sprain and recommended rest, rather than surgery.
Since then, Cueto has made slow, but steady progress.