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04/12/08 12:30 AM ET
Cordero may return this weekend
Nationals closer throws shutout inning in rehab appearance
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
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WASHINGTON -- Nationals closer Chad Cordero pitched in his second rehab assignment for Class A Potomac on Friday night. He threw one shutout inning, striking out a batter in a 12-5 victory over Kinston.
"I threw seven pitches," Cordero said. "I would have liked to throw a little bit more. Everything went fine. My arm felt good. I was able to throw my slider and changeup for strikes."
Cordero is hoping to be activated from the disabled list by Saturday or Sunday. He hasn't pitched in a regular-season game because of right shoulder tendinitis.
He was given a cortisone shot on March 30 and the shoulder has felt better since. Cordero has played catch and has thrown several bullpen sessions.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
