Manager A.J. Hinch said McCullers (elbow) felt good Friday after throwing his first bullpen session Thursday, Jordan Ray of MLB.com reports.
This is encouraging news but time is running out for McCullers to pitch again during the regular season. At this point, it seems highly unlikely that he would make a start before the end of the regular season, but the team could always expedite McCullers' return by preparing him for a bullpen role. Regardless, McCullers' progress should help ease any long-term fears heading into the winter.