C. Trent Rosecrans

crosecrans@enquirer.com

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman went to Instagram to show off the latest step in his journey back to the field after getting hit in the face by a line drive last month in Arizona. On Saturday, Chapman started throwing again.

Here's the video of Chapman throwing at Great American Ball Park:

This update, in English and Spanish, was also given on his account:

I wanna tell my friends and followers in Instagram that are worry about my health that see my videos and photos of me coming back and training. That it was the doctors and training staff of the reds that took the decision that I could start training again. I'm telling you guys this because I have seen a lot of comments ( to take it easy) and I want you guys to know how everything is going in my recovery. I'm feeling great and everything is ok. Love you guys. ------------------------------------ Quiero decirles a mis amigos y seguidores de instagram que están preocupado por mi saludo que ven mis fotos y vídeos de regreso en los entrenamientos que los doctores son lo que tomaron la decisión de que podía empezar a entrenar ,les digo esto por que he visto muchos comentarios diciendo que ( lo coja suave ) y quería que ustedes sepan como van toda mi recuperación

In New York, trainer Paul Lessard gave the Enquirer's John Fay this update: "He's doing some cardio and strength stuff. He threw yesterday for the first time. So far, he's been fine."

The team has been hopeful that he could return sometime in May.