Blanton (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

No news has emerged on how the right-hander felt following the outing, leaving him without a timetable for return for now. This is a big step for Blanton, though, as it seems like he's nearing a return. Prior to getting hurt, he struggled out of the Nationals' bullpen to the tune of a 9.49 ERA.