Hamels (oblique) was activated from the injured list ahead of Saturday's start against the Brewers, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw logged a 1.22 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 37 innings over his six starts prior to the oblique injury, so perhaps he can pick up where he left off. He gave up three runs, walking six and striking out six in 5.1 innings over two rehab outings at Triple-A.

Hamels (oblique) will be activated off the 10-day injured list and start Saturday against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move was largely expected, but manager Joe Maddon confirmed the plan following Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. The southpaw completed two minor-league rehab starts as part of his recovery from an oblique strain that has sidelined him since late June. In his 17 starts prior to his injury, Hamels notched an ERA of 2.98 with a 97:35 K:BB.

Hamels (oblique) could return from the injured list to start Saturday against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs are waiting to see how Hamels feels after throwing a between-starts bullpen before confirming his status for Saturday's start, but it sounds like he's trending toward rejoining the big-league rotation over the weekend after completing a pair of minor-league rehab starts with no issues. The southpaw, who has been sidelined since the end of June with an oblique strain, owns a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 97:35 K:BB in 17 starts (99.2 innings) this season.

Hamels (oblique) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Hamels is slated to make one more minor-league appearance prior to being activated either Aug. 2 or 3 against Milwaukee. He struggled with his command during his last outing in Triple-A, though the Cubs don't appear to be concerned about the veteran southpaw's ability to find the zone at this point. Hamels fired just 35 pitches during Tuesday's start, so he figures to work deeper into the ballgame Sunday.

Hamels (oblique) will likely make one more rehab start before getting activated from the injured list either Aug. 2 or 3, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels pitched in a rehab game with Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, tossing 35 pitches over 2.1 innings. The Cubs will likely want to see the lefty go a bit longer in his next outing before deeming him ready for a return to the majors. Hamels has a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 97:35 K:BB in 99.2 innings this season

Hamels (oblique) allowed one hit and three walks over 2.1 scoreless innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Only 17 of his 35 pitches found the strike zone, but some rust was to be expected after the nearly month-long layoff. Expect Hamels to make another start with Iowa before potentially returning to the Cubs' rotation during the first weekend of August.

Hamels (oblique) will start Tuesday's game at Triple-A Iowa, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels fired a bullpen session Wednesday, and the Cubs have finally revealed the next step in his recovery process. It remains to be seen how many outings he'll need in the minor leagues prior to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list, though Chicago will re-evaluate the southpaw following Tuesday's appearance. Hamels is expected to fire around 40 pitches, per Gonzales.

Hamels (oblique) may begin a rehab assignment soon, but the club does not have firm plans for the next step in his recovery yet, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels threw a bullpen session Wednesday and was set to throw another this weekend. It appears as if he is ready to take his next step toward returning to the mound, though the club is still working out exact details in how to best move forward.

Hamels (oblique) will throw a bullpen session sometime this weekend, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the second bullpen of the week for Hamels, who also threw one Wednesday and claimed that he felt great afterward. The veteran left-hander, who has been out since June 29 with a left oblique strain, is still about a week or so away from rejoining the Cubs' rotation, Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Prior to the injury, Hamels was 6-3 with a 2.98 ERA and a 97:35 K:BB over 99.2 innings.

Hamels (oblique) threw a 24-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels reported no issues in what was his first mound session since landing on the injured list near the end of June. The left-hander is scheduled to throw another bullpen Saturday; if everything goes off without a hitch, Hamels could be cleared for a simulated game or rehab assignment thereafter.