Garrett Richards (knee) "did well" during a 50-pitch bullpen session Thursday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

Richards (knee) "did well" during a 50-pitch bullpen session Thursday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

Analysis:

Richards took a big step forward Thursday, as he threw from the windup and incorporated breaking balls for the first time this spring. Richards has now thrown four sessions this month, and is still hopeful to be ready for Opening Day, but the team has stated they expect him to be ready by mid-April.