Matt Harvey still really wants to return to the New York Mets in August, but understands that doctors and the front office will make the call ultimately.

Harvey noted that pitchers generally first get on a mound seven to eight months after Tommy John surgery, after long-tossing on flat ground at 120 feet. In Harvey's case, that could be June, given his procedure occurred Oct. 22.

The right-hander has been tossing a baseball on flat ground at 60 feet since the four-month anniversary of surgery, indicated he should advance to 75 feet later in the week.

"Everything feels great," Harvey said. "I'm getting sick of staying at 60. So a little change will be nice. But the process is going well and I'm excited for the next step."