Bryce Miller Cleared to Resume Throwing Program After Side Injury

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller (side) is slated to play catch Wednesday, marking his return to a throwing program. He was briefly shut down over the weekend following a platelet-rich plasma injection to alleviate inflammation in his left side. Miller anticipates throwing a light bullpen session by the weekend if he responds well to Wednesday's workout. While he is still at least a week or more away from pitching in a Cactus League game, he is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season, provided he experiences no further setbacks during his recovery.