MIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcntara threw his first bullpen se sion Wednesday, nine months after the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner had Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his elbow. Alcntara said he threw about 20 pitches. He is targeting a return at the start of next season. I feel good, Alcntara said. The ball just came out pretty good from my hand. And I dont feel tired. I dont feel anything in my elbow. The 28-year-old Alcntara has not pitched in the majors since he experienced discomfort during a start against Washington on Sept. 3. After a stint on the injured list, Alcntara made a minor league rehab start that was cut short when Aaron Schunk Jersey he again felt discomfort. He had surgery in October. I dont worry about my arm because the doctor did a great job, Alcntara said. I feel comfortable about what he did. So Ive just got to be out there, take care of my pitches and command my fastball. Alcntara finished 14-9 with a 2.28 ERA and threw a major league-best six complete games in 2022 to become the Marlins first Cy Young Award winner. I was so happy to see him on the mound in full uni and sweating a little bit, manager Skip Schumaker said. First bullpen, youre not looking to air it out. Its just a really exciting time for him and the organization to see your guy on the mound. Lucas Gilbreath Jersey