A.J. Griffin (elbow) said he felt great after throwing two 15-pitch simulated games Thursday, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

Griffin (elbow) said he felt great after throwing two 15-pitch simulated games Thursday, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

Analysis:

Griffin mixed in all of his pitches during Thursday's session as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. While he only threw 30 pitches, it's possible he may only need one more simulated game before beginning a rehab assignment. Griffin is hoping to return around the All-Star break, and that doesn't seem like an unrealistic target at this juncture.