Colon Throws Off Mound

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Bartolo Colon threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time this spring training and said he's making progress in coming back from shoulder trouble. Colon did not speak with reporters, but issued a statement through a translator. "I felt very good and comfortable with how everything went and I look forward to my next one," Colon said. Rehabilitating from a tear in his right rotator cuff, Colon threw for 8 minutes as pitching coach Mike Butcher watched in the bullpen. Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia said recently that Colon, the 2005 AL Cy Young Award winner, could be ready to pitch for the Angels sometime in April. Colon was limited to 10 appearances last year, going 1-5 with a 5.11 ERA. His final start came on July 26 against Tampa Bay, when he left the game with a sore right elbow. His season ended on Aug. 4 when he was diagnosed with a partial tear in the rotator cuff.

Keep an eye on Colon's progress throughout the spring and see how he does. Consider Colon for an injured spot to open the season at this point. He's an injury-risk sleeper if taken in the right round.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com