Twins general manager Terry Ryan tells the Pioneer Press Carl Pavano will throw 40 pitches in Fort Myers on Thursday.
The right-hander has been on the DL since June 4 because of soreness in his right shoulder. 36-year-old Pavano is 2-5 with a 6.00 ERA in 11 starts this season.
Last week, Pavano threw a baseball for the first time in four weeks.
