Guerra progressing toward return to rotation

SEATTLE — It might not be too long before Junior Guerra is back pitching for the Brewers.

The right-hander, who’s on the 15-day disabled list because of elbow soreness, reported that all was well Saturday afternoon, a day after a 30-pitch bullpen session at Safeco Field.

“I feel really good,” Guerra said through an interpreter. “I want to go out there and help the team. I can’t wait to pitch again.”

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the next step for Guerra would be a Monday simulated game back at Miller Park in which Guerra would pitch two innings against hitters and see how he responds to pitching, then sitting, then pitching again. If he comes out of that well, the Brewers will look into a possible Minor League rehab assignment for him to get his pitch count up.

“Everything’s good,” Counsell said. “Everything’s checking out good. He’s chomping at the bit and really wanting to push this forward, so it’s all positive.”

As for the current Brewers rotation, Chase Anderson was slotted back in and will start Tuesday’s home game vs. Colorado, following Jimmy Nelson on Monday and preceding …

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