Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer plays catch Monday

Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer was able to play catch Monday without a bandage on his hand, reports MLB.com. 

Oberholtzer is dealing with a blister on his hand, which landed him on the 15-day DL to start the season. He has also thrown from a flat surface in his rehab to get back on the mound. He is eligible to return, but needs to throw on the mound before he will be brought back to the club.