Joba Chamberlain threw 35 pitches off the mound today.

That gives the New York Yankees hope the right-hander will soon recover from the rotator cuff tendinitis that put him on the 15-day disabled list earlier this month.

Chamberlain says everything felt good and nothing tightened up after he threw.

The 22-year old Chamberlain has been on the disabled list since August 6th and has not pitched since Aug. 4th.

He is 4-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 32 games, including 12 starts.

Chamberlain pitched for the University of Nebraska before being drafted by the Yankees in 2006.

Whether he returns as a starter or in the bullpen, the Yankees would love to have Chamberlain back. But won't rush him.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he's confident Chamberlain will pitch again this year.

Courtesy: Associated Press