O’s encouraged by Gallardo’s bullpen session

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ANAHEIM — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo threw his first bullpen session in his return from right shoulder tendinitis on Sunday morning.

This was the first time Gallardo, 30, has thrown off a mound since leaving his April 22 start at Kansas City. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list, and only started throwing again earlier this week.

Showalter said he was encouraged with how Gallardo looked at Angel Stadium, saying he could be ready for a simulated game next week.

“It’s a step in the process,” Showalter said. “Once you get there, things tend to get moving. Once you got a catcher squatting and you’re looking down from a hill and a big bump in the ground, that’s pretty …

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