Brandon Morrow (shoulder) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego reports.

Morrow (shoulder) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Morrow will progress to a simulated game as the next step in his rehab, most likely during the Padres' upcoming series in Pittsburgh. From there, Morrow will likely need time in the minors on a rehab assignment before he's ready to return.