ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -Los Angeles Angels right-hander John Lackey threw 88 pitches over six innings in an extended spring training game Friday.
Lackey, who went 19-9 with a 3.01 ERA last season, could rejoin the team next week. He opened the season on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right triceps.
``He maintained his stuff the whole way,'' Angels manager Mike Scioscia said before Friday night's game against Tampa Bay. ``His workout today was what we were looking for.''
Lackey previously made three rehab starts for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga.