Rusin (back) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin has already made seven rehab appearances between Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford, posting a 5.84 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across 12.1 innings during those outings. While Rusin is inching closer to a return, the Rockies want to play it safe and build his innings up before activating him from the injured list, leaving the left-hander without a concrete return date.

Rusin (back) is expected to make his next rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin has already completed three outings at Albuquerque, covering one inning on each occasion. Manager Bud Black said Sunday that Rockies don't have a clear target date for Rusin's return, so the lefty may need to pitch on back-to-back days in the minors to convince the organization he's back to full health.

Rusin (back) struck out one over one scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Back pain popped up in mid-March and forced Rusin to the 10-day injured list to begin the regular season. He faced live hitters during the final week of April and joined the team's top minor-league affiliate right away for his rehab assignment, so it would seem like Rusin's not too far off from rejoining the big-league club. Rusin struggled mightily last season, posting a 6.09 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, but was much better the year prior (2.65 ERA, 1.11 WHIP).

Rusin (back) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin was placed on the injured list at the end of March with a back issue, and though his progress has been slow to this point, he's finally ready to face live hitters. He's slated to throw two separate BP sessions this week, and assuming all goes well, he'll be given the green light to embark on a rehab stint.

Rusin (back) played catch on the field Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin has been dealing with back pain since early March and reportedly hadn't been making great progress. It's a positive that he's now throwing, but it's not clear when he's expected to return.

Manager Bud Black said Sunday that Rusin (back) is "not as far along as we have hoped," Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin threw some Sunday but apparently still isn't close to making a return. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since the start of March as he continues to deal with back pain.

Rusin (back) was placed on the 10-day IL.

EDGE Analysis

He hasn't pitched in a game since March 1 due to back pain, and remains without a timetable to return.

Manager Bud Black said Rusin (back) is doubtful for Opening Day, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rusin hasn't pitched in a game since March 1 due to back pain, and with Opening Day less than two weeks away, it doesn't sound like the southpaw will have enough time to get up to speed before the start of the season. It's unclear when Rusin will be ready to join the Rockies at this point.

Rusin hasn't pitched in a Cactus League game since March 1 due to back pain, but he is hopeful that he will be ready for the start of the season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will throw a side session Wednesday, and as a reliever, he doesn't need to make more than a few appearances to get ready for the start of the season. Consider Rusin questionable for Opening Day.

Rusin signed a one-year contract with the Rockies on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

EDGE Analysis

After posting a 2.65 ERA across 85 innings in 2017, Rusin took a step back in 2018, making two trips to the disabled list and struggling to a 6.09 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 54.2 innings. The southpaw ended the season on a high note, however, compiling a 2.08 ERA and 10:2 K:BB across 8.2 innings in September. The groundball pitcher should once again fill a middle-relief role for the Rockies in 2019.