Darvish threw 30 pitches in his first live batting practice session Wednesday in Arlington.

EDGE Analysis

He threw 15 pitches in consecutive innings against members of the Double-A Frisco lineup, as Frisco had an off day Wednesday. Everything went well for Darvish, and his next live batting practice session is scheduled for Sunday. Things continue to progress as planned for the Rangers' ace, and a mid-May return remains possible.