Gerrit Cole (lat) threw 70 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday. Cole was scheduled to throw between 50 and 60, so the fact that he hit 70 may be a sign that he's close ready for a rehab assignment. Cole said afterward that he felt good but recognized that he didn't want to rush too much in his haste to return. He'll almost certainly need a rehab assignment before rejoining the Bucs.