Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey could resume throwing next week

Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey – who had major reconstructive elbow surgery in July – could resume throwing early next week, his father, former major leaguer Bryan Harvey, said.

Harvey still faces several obstacles in his recovery from ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery, more commonly known as Tommy John surgery. Recovery from the procedure can take anywhere from 12 to 16 months for pitchers and Harvey’s rehab from the July 26 surgery appears to be on schedule.

Harvey is expected to receive clearance Thursday to begin throwing and could begin a light toss-and-catch session from 45 feet on Monday -- which will mark the five-month mark since his surgery -- at his home in…