Colon's Rehab Options

[Crazy Puppy]

Colon finally got back on the mound today, throwing two innings in an extended spring training game in Florida.

Colon, who has been sidelined because of a strained oblique, threw 19 pitches in two innings, walking one and fanning one. He did not allow a run. Then he went and threw 16 more pitches in the bullpen, bringing his total up to where the Red Sox wanted it to be. Manager Terry Francona said the report he received had Colon touching 93 m.p.h. on the radar gun.

The right-hander is expected to join the Red Sox in Detroit before heading to Pawtucket to continue his rehab assignment. The plan now is for Colon to pitch for the PawSox Saturday night at McCoy Stadium at Norfolk.

ProJo

If all goes well, I'd expect three minor league starts (50 pitches, 65 pitches, 80 pitches), which would have him ready to join Boston's rotation around May 25. He reportedly has agreed to extend his opt-out date until June 1.