Sidelined for two weeks because of a forearm strain, Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker on Thursday will throw his first bullpen session since the injury.
Assuming safe passage through that hurdle at Angel Stadium, his next step is not yet clear. Shoemaker said he was unsure whether he’d need to make a rehab start or pitch in a simulated game.
“I’ve been trying to get that answer too: ‘Hey, do we have a plan?’” Shoemaker said. “And all they’re saying is, get through your bullpen and then we’ll talk. If I get through a full-go bullpen, then we know we’re good to go.