SEATTLE -- Charlie Furbush hasn't pitched in a Major League game in a little over a month, but on Saturday the lefty reliever said he's another step closer to returning.
After throwing a 41-pitch bullpen in Denver on Wednesday, Furbush threw a 40-pitch bullpen on Saturday without any setbacks. He said he would likely throw another bullpen or a simulated game on Monday before starting a Minor League rehab assignment.
Furbush, who was placed on the disabled list July 9 with left biceps tendinitis, said he threw a mix of pitches on Saturday and that after throwing two bullpen sessions in the last four days, he felt confident in his arm's ability to recover.