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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez says he's on schedule to return from elbow surgery at midseason, and he expects to begin throwing off a mound in early March.

Fernandez reported Friday with the Marlins' other pitchers and catchers for the start of camp. He said he is throwing every day from a distance of 150 feet, began to toss breaking balls this week and has had no setbacks in his rehabilitation.

The Marlins return from the All-Star break July 17, and Fernandez said his doctor has tentatively targeted that date for the right-hander's return to the rotation. The 2013 NL Rookie of the Year underwent Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow last May 16.

Fernandez, 22, has a 16-8 record with a 2.25 ERA in 36 career starts.

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