Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez received more good news Thursday, as manager Mike Redmond announced he will throw a 45-pitch simulated game Saturday. Alvarez, who is recovering from inflammation in his right shoulder, would then throw a 60-pitch rehab outing at Class A Jupiter the following Thursday, assuming all goes well.
Alvarez has been unable to pitch since suffering the injury, but he appears on track to make his return to the rotation in May.