JUPITER, Fla. • After two innings of work in his return to the mound, lefty Tim Cooney felt something that could lead to the team leaving him behind in Florida.

Cooney had to slow his throwing program for a second time this spring due to what he described as “general soreness” that followed his one Grapefruit League experience. Earlier in the spring, Cooney stopped throwing because of stiffness in his left shoulder, and he was immediately placed on a throwing program to strengthen the area around the arm. This time, he was allowed to rest and return to the throwing program.

Cooney described the recent issue as "in-season, in-between start-type soreness."

“I was a little sore after my outing,” Cooney said. “It was more than I was comfortable with. I don’t think it was related to what I was dealing with. I feel really good right now, assuming it will go well today.”

On Wednesday, the young lefty will face hitters in a controlled batting practice session. Brayan Pena is also headed to the back fields to get some work behind the plate and at first base with a minor-league team.