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Phil Hughes (back) throws in simulated game
Phil Hughes - S - New York Yankees
March 18, 2013 - 4:10 PM ET

Phil Hughes (back) threw around 40 pitches Monday in a simulated game.

The next step will likely be a minor league game later this week. The Yankees won't need a fifth starter until the second week of the season, so there's still a chance Hughes could be ready by then. He just can't afford any setbacks.