Martinez (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a side session Monday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
While shoulder issues can be a bit worrisome, there's nothing to indicate Martinez's recovery isn't coming along as good as can be expected. The 25-pitch session Monday certainly seems to indicate the 24-year-old fireballer will pitch some in spring training, but expect more on Martinez's status as he continues the progression. When healthy, the youngster's strikeout rate (9.2 K/9) combined with a 3.01 ERA and 1.29 WHIP make him a decent season-long fantasy option and a high-upside daily option, but his above-average walk rate remains a bit concerning.