The middle infield for the Double-A Bowie Baysox had a major league feel Monday, with Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy and utility man Ryan Flaherty beginning their rehab assignments from shoulder and groin injuries, respectively.
The pair are seemingly on the same schedule — Flaherty joked after the game that he's simply following Hardy around this week — but took different approaches when speaking about their impending returns to the big league club.
Flaherty, who has out since April 24 with a groin strain, said he felt good and believes he could return when he's eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday.