Kevin Siegrist (forearm) began throwing from 60 feet this week, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Siegrist (forearm) began throwing from 60 feet this week, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Analysis:

It's only a preliminary step in Siegrist's recovery from the late-season stiffness in his forearm and throwing hand, but it offers further encouragement that the lefty will be healthy for the start of 2015. Despite his lackluster production last season due in large part to the ongoing forearm issue, Siegrist is still viewed as a integral member of the Cardinals' late-inning mix.