Cliff Lee has gotten the green light to start throwing again. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee got the green light to begin his offseason throwing program on Monday.
Lee missed the final two months of the 2014 season because of a left elbow strain.
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told CSNPhilly.com Lee would begin his offseason throwing program next week and that the veteran left hander will be ready for the start of spring training.
“Originally we planned to have him throwing in mid-November, but we moved it back because he had been sick for about a week,” Amaro said. “His strength is back now. His elbow feels good. He’s pain-free and doing great, ready to begin his normal throwing program on Dec. 1.”
Lee made only 13 starts in 2014.
“We think he’s over it,” Amaro said. “He’s been able to do all his strength work and he hasn’t felt it at all. We’ll know more when he starts throwing.”
