Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) made about 60 flat-ground throws from a distance of 80 feet on Wednesday. It's a nice step in the right direction for the left-hander, who has been sidelined since June 6 with forearm and elbow discomfort. There is no timetable for Wandy's return to the Pirates' starting rotation and it's not certain that he will be able to pitch again this year. "Still long way to go," manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday.