Veteran left-hander Cliff Lee, who was released by the Philadelphia Phillies after missing the entire 2015 season, is again throwing after receiving medical clearance to pitch, his agent, Darek Braunecker, told CBSSports.com on Thursday.
The 37-year-old Lee, who hasn't pitched since July 2014, was put on the 60-day disabled list before spring training last season in an attempt to rehabilitate a torn common flexor tendon without having surgery, which was recommended.
It's the third time the left-hander has tried to come back from the injury without an operation.
The four-time All-Star selection was let go by the Phillies after the final guaranteed season of his $120 million, five-year contract.
The 2008 Cy Young Award winner is 143-91 with a 3.52 ERA in 13 seasons.