Minor (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing within the next week, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now three months removed from undergoing shoulder surgery, Minor is said to be progressing well and appears on the verge of resuming a throwing program. President of Baseball Operations John Hart said the team feels "very good" about Minor's chances of returning next year, though he did not say explicitly that Minor is expected back at the start of next season.