MIAMI — Joe Musgrove is nearing a return to the mound. The Pirates' right-handed starting pitcher is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday in Philadelphia — his first workout on a mound since being placed on the 10-day disabled list on April 2.
Musgrove, who made only three starts in spring training because he experienced right shoulder discomfort prior to his first live batting practice in February, is scheduled to pitch off the front of the mound Tuesday and will progress to the rubber barring any setbacks.
The 25-year-old has only played catch and thrown on flat ground since pitching six innings of a minor-league game at Pirate City on March 31. He was expected to start during the Pirates' second series at PNC Park against the Reds; however, he was placed on the disabled list hours before the home opener because of a shoulder strain.
"Ultimately, I haven’t been in much of a rush to get on the mound," Musgrove said Sunday morning at Marlins Park. "I’ve been battling this thing for a while now. I feel like I might have tried to rush back a little early. I was feeling good, and I think I increased the intensity a little too quick. This time around I want to make sure I’m getting it right. … It does feel good I’ll be on the mound soon."
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