Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo took a significant step in his return from right shoulder tendinits, facing live hitting for the first time in more than a month as he threw a three-inning simulated game before the Orioles’ game Saturday in Cleveland.
Gallardo, who last pitched April 22 in Kansas City before going on the disabled list, threw all of his pitches – his fastball, changeup, cutter and curveball – during his 45-pitch outing.
“I feel good,” Gallardo said. “The most important thing is, [my pitches have] that life. The fastball, my fastball and breaking stuff is late in the zone.