Pirates pitcher Wandy Rodriguez "felt good" after a bullpen session Monday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

"I spoke with him," manager Clint Hurdle told the Tribune-Review. "He felt good. He seemed to be very positive."

Rodriguez, who is 6-4 with a 3.59 ERA in 62 2/3 innings, is likely to go on a rehab assignent soon. He has been out since June 6 with forearm tightness.