Diamondbacks injured hurler Daniel Hudson is expected to throw live batting practice on April 16 for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery last year, MLB.com reports.
Hudson threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is scheduled for another Friday. If he comes through that OK, live batters are the next step.
"He's throwing the ball real well," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. Arizona expects to have Hudson back some time after the All-Star break.