Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson threw to a live hitter Tuesday for the first time since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery a year ago. He was thrilled to get through the session without pain, and will throw a bullpen session Friday.
"It felt good to get back out there," Hudson told MLB.com. "It's the first time in a year somebody's tried to actually hit the ball off me so it felt good, good to get out there and get some juices going. I really wasn't hoping for much except for no pain so it was good and I don't have any pain so that's good."
Hudson could start a rehab assignment in August and return to the team in September.