Reds SP Sean Marshall (shoulder) plays catch Wednesday

Reds reliever Sean Marshall, who has not pitched in the majors in more than a year due to a shoulder injury, played catch Wednesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

“He looked normal and not like a guy coming off shoulder surgery. Pretty remarkable,” manager Bryan Price said.

Marshall threw for 10 minutes from a distance of 60 feet.

"I don't know how many throws, probably 75 throws. It felt really good," Marshall said, per MLB.com. "From the first throw, the ball was smooth coming out of my hand. My shoulder felt really smooth. I didn't feel anything I was running into. I was very encouraged for day No. 1."

Marshall remains optimistic he will pitch in the majors this season.

"My endurance is great. My range of motion is good," Marshall said. "Those are a couple of things I was battling with coming out of the previous surgery. So far, everything is in a very positive direction, for sure.

"If I keep stepping in a positive direction, there's no doubt about it. I'd like to get back in the bullpen and be with my boys down there."