Cueto Pitches Rehab Against Norfolk in Louisville

Johnny Cueto

Johnny Cueto is a bit behind Homer Bailey but he threw 99 pitches against Norfolk early Sunday.

Cueto pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks.  He struck out six.

Unlike Bailey, who is tentatively scheduled to make his season debut on May 10, Cueto has not been told when he will rejoin the big club according to Dusty Baker.

Cueto left an exhibition game against Texas on March 11 with tightness in his forearm and biceps.  He was scratched the remainder of the spring and the start of the 2011 campaign.