ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - For the first time in days, Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna was walking around the clubhouse with a smile on his face.
On Saturday afternoon, Osuna threw a simulated game at Tropicana Field — 24 pitches — and felt great afterwards, certainly good enough he believes to be able to pitch in the home opener on Tuesday at the Rogers Centre. Osuna has been on the 10-day DL with neck and back issues.
“I think I’ll be ready by Tuesday,” said the Jays’ 22-year-old closer. “I might throw a little around (Sunday) or Monday, just to make sure I’ll be 100% on Tuesday.