Shaw progressing, prepared for rehab outings

DENVER -- Rockies right-hander Bryan Shaw accelerated his return with a batting practice session on Wednesday, and he will begin a rehab assignment for Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday and Sunday.

Shaw, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right calf strain on June 24, has been working to find the consistency that has been lacking this season. The righty has a 7.57 ERA in 41 appearances, walking 20 in 35 2/3 innings, and has matched a career high by giving up eight home runs.

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"I think it was a byproduct of the calf doing what it is doing, so now that's good to go, everything is back in line," Shaw said. "I'm going to go this weekend and be able to throw, and…