"Cole Hamels will throw off a mound today, but he's still likely a week away from getting into a game.

Kyle Kendrick was scheduled to get today's start - what would have been Hamels' turn in the rotation - but was forced into action Friday after a lengthy rain delay scrapped Roy Oswalt's outing.

Hamels will throw what Dubee described as "a light bullpen" session today.

Hamels hasn't pitched since Aug. 12, when his fastball lacked zip and his shoulder was sore.

An MRI two days later revealed inflammation in the shoulder, but no structural damage. Hamels downplayed the severity, and chalked up any extra rest to the exam shaking up his normal schedule.

"Everything looked good," Hamels said. "It was more of making sure everything was good."

Dubee said Hamels won't be turned loose today, instead using the bullpen session as a chance to shake off any rust and test the shoulder. "