Zack Greinke had a lubricating injection in his right elbow Thursday and is being held back from throwing bullpen sessions early in camp, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The right-hander had soreness in his elbow after the All-Star break last season and missed a start in July.

"It's pretty much been common in the spring since we've had him," Don Mattingly said. "He had thrown, like, five bullpens coming in and it's something he planned on doing."