By The Associated Press

New York Mets standout Pedro Martinez had encouraging showing Saturday as they work their way back from injuries.

Martinez threw 81 pitches off a mound during a bullpen session and walked away encouraged about the health of his right big toe.

“It felt pretty good,” Martinez said. “The results are great. I didn’t throw too many at once. It’s not time yet. It’s just time to work.”

The three-time Cy Young Award winner took three breaks during the session in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in what he said was an attempt to better simulate an actual game. He threw 62 pitches off a mound Wednesday, had a long toss session Thursday and took Friday off.

“I really have to work to get used to the mound and throw pitches around the plate,” Martinez said. “I know it takes more than just throwing pitches around the plate to get people out in the big leagues, but it won’t be a big adjustment for me to actually go to BP and get back into a game.”

It is still uncertain if Martinez will be ready for opening day. Left-hander Tom Glavine’s schedule has been changed so he can start.

in case Martinez is not ready.