Fitness
Bullpen Recovery Protocol
A bullpen recovery protocol counts pen pitches toward weekly stress and plans rest, sleep, and light arm care before the next high-intent throwing day.
A bullpen recovery protocol schedules easy days, hydration, sleep, and light arm care after high-intent pen sessions—treat pens with near-game stress as part of weekly pitch totals, not free throws. Forty-eight hours before another pen or start is a common minimum for developing arms when pitch counts were high.
Flush legs with light cardio; avoid heavy lat pulldowns the same evening if the shoulder feels taxed.
Common questions
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Should bullpen pitches count like game pitches?
High-intent pen pitches count toward weekly arm stress—especially breaking balls at max effort. Light catch and abbreviated pens are lower stress but still belong in your log on crowded weeks.
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