Walden to throw bullpen Tuesday

A week after cutting a bullpen session short after five pitches, reliever Jordan Walden is ready to give it another go. He tested his sore groin with some running and catch on Monday, said it felt a lot better, and plans to get back on the mound for another bullpen on Tuesday.

“I was just trying to rush it, get back on the mound and it kind of set me back a couple times,” Walden said. “So I’m trying to stay away from getting any setbacks, but right now I feel confident enough, so we’ll see tomorrow.”

Walden hasn’t pitched since Aug. 21 in New York and strained his groin running in the outfield before a game the following series in St. Louis.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said it would likely take at least another bullpen in addition to Tuesday’s, if all goes well, before he’d be ready to return to game action.

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