Blue Jays' Nate Pearson: Returning to mound work

Pearson (groin) is scheduled to throw off a mound Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

The 24-year-old aggravated a right groin injury in mid-March and was previously limited to long toss, so a return to mound work is a big step in his recovery. Pearson doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but Toronto figures to remain cautious with the young right-hander, especially since he already suffered one setback after originally suffering the injury March 4.