Pedro could return to Mets next week (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Pedro Martinez threw so well in a bullpen session on Friday that he may return to the New York Mets next week without making another minor league rehab start. With New York's NL East lead down to two games following a four-game sweep in Philadelphia, Mets officials watched Martinez throw about 53 pitches over 20 minutes before Friday's series opener at Turner Field.

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