Pearson (elbow) played catch from 60 feet Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old received good news earlier this week when he was diagnosed with a right flexor strain, and playing catch Friday is his first time throwing since landing on the injured list Aug. 19. Pearson is unlikely to be retaking the field anytime soon, but he may be able to return for the closing stretch of the season if all goes well as rebuilds the strength in his arm.