Cox begins throwing

Injured reliever J.B. Cox began throwing Monday, according to Chad Jennings who received an email from Nardi Contreras.

He is recovering from a tired shoulder and was placed on the seven-day disabled list last week.

Once he returns, he could be an option for the Major League bullpen.

Jennings also notes that Francisco Cervelli returned to Class-A Tampa Monday. You may remember that Cervelli was injured in a collision at home plate during Spring Training, setting off a brawl later on in March.