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Indians’ Corey Kluber to throw off mound in return from injury

In this April 26, 2019 photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game in Houston. Kluber’s broken arm is healing as hoped and he could soon be throwing bullpen sessions. He sustained a fractured ulna when he was struck by a line drive on May 1 in Miami. (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)
By Brian Dulik Associated Press

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians say pitcher Corey Kluber will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, his first appearance on a mound since breaking his right arm on May 1.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner is on the 60-day injured list. He is scheduled to throw 20 fastballs at Progressive Field before Cleveland’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland manager Terry Francona called the session “a big step, a good step,” but cautioned that Kluber is still weeks away from potentially beginning a minor league rehabilitation assignment.

Kluber was struck on the forearm by a line drive off the bat of Miami’s Brian Anderson at Marlins Park, breaking his right ulna. The 33-year-old spent several weeks in a hard cast and has continued to run and work on his conditioning while sidelined.

In seven starts this season, Kluber has a 2-3 record with a 5.80 ERA. The Indians’ ace won the Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017, and finished third in the voting in 2016 and 2018.