Thu 3/5/15 3:16 PM

Sabathia reported feeling no pain after throwing 20 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, Newsday reports. Though Sabathia has already claimed feeling back to 100 percent, it's still encouraging news to hear a positive report after actually returning to the mound. Given his progress, the lefty could make his first spring training appearance some time next week though nothing has been scheduled yet for the 34-year-old.