Weaver, out since June 3 with a hamstring strain, took a big step forward Tuesday, throwing a live batting practice session without issue. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the outing “great,” noting that Weaver got up and down twice, simulating four outs with no discomfort.

Yankees reliever Luke Weaver has thrown a simulated game and is getting closer to rejoining New York’s bullpen.

“Felt great,” Weaver said after facing infielder Oswald Peraza and backup catcher J.C. Escarra in the simulated game. “Trying to knock off the cobwebs a little bit. A teeny bit of adrenaline. Hard to say the adrenaline’s flowing the same way a game would, but heart rate is definitely up and the velo was good and all pitches were moving well.”