Pineda (oblique) played catch Friday and was scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. His recover is going "a little faster" than expected, according to manager Rocco Baldelli.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda was placed on the injured list on Aug. 14 and it thought he could possibly miss the rest of the season. With his recent progress, he may be able to return in early September.