May 09, 2010 8:36 PM EST

Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard is hoping to return to the mound by mid-June.

"Mid-June would be 10 months after surgery," Bedard said. "I'm throwing a 30-pitch simulated game Tuesday, and from there I'll have to build up my pitch total. So probably another one or two of those and then I'll start a rehab assignment."

Bedard hasn't felt pain or even mild discomfort in months and even has begun developing a feel for his pitches.

Via News Tribune