According to Adam Rubin at the Daily News, John Maine is set to throw to batters in a simulated game in Atlanta on Saturday.
After throwing 10 pitches yesterday afternoon, Maine felt a knot and tightness in the back of the right shoulder, but it is not the same pain that has caused him to be shut down since August 23rd.
In regards to Maine coming out of the bullpen, pitching coach Dan Warthen, as quoted by Rubin, said:
“If he’s going to throw one inning and 20 pitches, I have no problem with that.”
…although it would be great to see maine contribute down the stretch or possibly in the post-season, i am very worried about him jeopardizing next season or more importantly his career…





