Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr.: Throws off flat ground

Edwards (shoulder) has advanced to throwing off flat ground, Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com reports.

Edwards has moved past light toss and is beginning to ramp up his throwing program. The reliever has been sidelined since the end of May with right shoulder inflammation. He will likely require a multi-game rehab appearance in the minor leagues before returning to Chicago, which seems to be a couple weeks away.