Luke Hochevar's elbow felt good following a throwing session Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Hochevar's elbow felt good following a throwing session Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Hochevar's recovery could carry over into the regular season, but it appears he is making progress towards his return. Manager Ned Yost indicated that Hochevar's return date would likely come soon after the beginning of the season at the latest. With the latest progress, it's still conceivable he'll be ready for Opening Day, though a timetable should become more clear in the near future.