Aug 22, 2010 6:21 PM EST

The Padres could have starter Chris Young back in the starting rotation next month.

Young threw 37 pitches in a simulated game over the weekend.

"It was fun to be out there facing hitters off a big league mound," Young said. "Physically, it felt good. The second-inning was better with more intensity. I need to work on my command.

"The secondary stuff was better. A couple sliders were sharp and tight."

He is trying to make it back this season despite a significant shoulder issue.

Via San Diego Union-Tribune