Brewers' Ray Black: Nearing return to mound

Black (elbow) is expected to resume throwing off a mound by the end of the week, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Black has apparently been cleared to resume a throwing program after he was shut down last week with right elbow inflammation. As a reliever, Black likely won't need extended time to fully ramp up, but the time he's already missed during the Cactus League slate may be a significant blow to his chances of cracking the Brewers' Opening Day bullpen.