Minor (shoulder) threw a live bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Minor will begin the season on the injured list, though he will travel north with the team. That combined with the fact that he has been able to continue throwing suggest that his absence isn't likely to extend far into the campaign -- barring a setback. Minor's short-term absence will likely give Nick Lodolo the chance to start the sixth game of the regular season, which falls on April 13 against the Guardians.