Burdi (forearm) will start his throwing program off flat ground Friday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
He was shut down two weeks ago with right forearm tightness, but it is good to see he is already getting back to throwing. Burdi will begin the season on the disabled list at Double-A, but was not expected to contribute in the majors early in the season anyway. If his rehab and throwing program go as planned, he could join the Twins' bullpen sometime in the second half.