Smyly (elbow) will throw off the mound Thursday for the first time since his injury this spring, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.
After playing catch in the outfield, Smyly took to the mound for the first time since spring training for a brief bullpen outing. Manager Scott Servais said that the southpaw has been "picking up the intensity" recently, but there is still no timetable for his return. It is likely that Smyly won't return until around the All-Star game, but Thursday's progress is a positive step after being placed on the 60-day DL to start the season.