Frustrated Greinke won’t put timetable on return

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PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke is making slow progress in his return from injury — too slow for his liking.

“It would have been nice to be back a week ago,” he said before Wednesday’s game against Toronto, his first public comments since he went on the disabled list July 3 with a left oblique strain.

Greinke was to try to throw off the mound “nice and easy” later Wednesday, manager Chip Hale said, “then probably the first full bullpen will be in a couple of days.”

Zack Greinke admitted the oblique injury he suffered June 28 has been frustrating to deal with. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Greinke had rounded into his usual form in a series of starts before the injury, reeling off seven consecutive victories. He is 10-3 with a 3.62 ERA.

Asked if he was frustrated by the …

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