Blue Jays’ Marcus Stroman cleared to throw off mound

Marcus Stroman got some good news from Dr. Andrews over his progress as he continues to rehab his way for a return to the Blue Jays at some point during the regular season.

Marcus Stroman has officially been cleared to begin throwing off a mound.

The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, who hasn’t played this season because of an ACL tear suffered during spring training, tweeted that Dr. James Andrews was ‘stunned’ by his progress. Stroman’s been cleared by Andrews to throw off a mound Tuesday.

Stroman has been rehabilitating his knee at Duke University while completing his degree.

Last week, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reported the team’s tentative plans to have Stroman begin a rehab assignment Aug. 21. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said that if Stroman were able to suit up this season “he’d probably come pitch out of the bullpen.”

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Stroman went 11-6 last season with a 3.65 ERA and 1.171 WHIP in 26 appearances (20 starts) last year.

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