ST. PETERSBURG -- Brad Boxberger threw from a mound on Wednesday, and the results were encouraging.
"I did not actually see it," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "But I know leading up to the bullpen, everybody was really thrilled with his progress and the way the ball was coming out of his hand playing catch."
Boxberger (adductor surgery), who led the American League in saves with 41 last season, said he threw a mixture of fastballs and curveballs during a 25-pitch bullpen session. He felt good afterward, and said he looked forward to having a mid-May return to the team.