Mets pitcher Matt Harvey wants to return this season

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is less than a year removed from having Tommy John surgery, but he says he is aiming to return this season.

Harvey threw a 27-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and says he is throwing with plenty of velocity without pain.

Harvey underwent Tommy John surgery last October after being originally diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

"I threw a bullpen today and I didn't miss a spot," Harvey said on ESPN New York 98.7. "I felt like I was easily throwing into the low to mid 90s with pretty much no effort.

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Mets management have said Harvey to slow down on his rehab so he is ready to pitch next season. From ESPN New York:

"One of the reasons we have tried to back Matt off is how he is mentally. This guy is a bulldog," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "I'm going to put my head through the wall."

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