Tanaka (concussion) completed a simulated game at the Yankees' alternate training site Sunday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was expected to deliver 35-to-40 pitches Sunday, and though the exact pitch count isn't known he covered about two innings and had three strikeouts. Tanaka could end up rejoining the rotation later in the week, but he likely won't immediately have the workload of a traditional starter.

Tanaka (concussion) is expected to throw 35-40 pitches in a simulated game Sunday and could start Friday against the Red Sox, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka continues to work his way back from the concussion he suffered July 4, with Sunday's sim game potentially representing the final test before the right-hander rejoins the rotation. If Tanaka does make it back Friday, he will have missed only one start.

Tanaka (concussion) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The move is no surprise, as it's already been announced that Tanaka will miss at least one turn in the rotation while he works his way back from the mild concussion he suffered back on July 4. He was reportedly symptom-free quite soon after the incident, but the lost practice time means he won't quite be in game shape when the season begins. Making the move retroactive to Sunday means Tanaka could be activated as soon as next Wednesday, but he'll reportedly be throwing an extended session Sunday, meaning he'd be unlikely to make his season debut before July 31.

Tanaka (concussion) threw 20 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka continues to make progress after being diagnosed with a concussion back on July 4, but it's already been reported that he'll miss at least one turn in the rotation. The fact that he only threw one inning in Tuesday's simulated game indicates that he's still quite far from being ready to handle a starter's workload, so even when he does eventually make his season debut, he'll likely be on a pitch count. He's expected to throw up to 40 pitches Sunday, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports, which would leave him set to throw somewhere in the range of 55 or 60 pitches if called upon to face the Red Sox on July 31.

Tanaka (concussion) is slated to throw a simulated game Tuesday and will follow that with another sim game July 26 before potentially returning to the rotation, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka has progressed well since being struck in the head with a line drive July 4, and Tuesday will mark his first opportunity to face live hitters since the frightening incident. However, the Yankees want Tanaka to pitch at least two simulated games and get into the rhythm of a five-day routine before allowing him to pitch in a regular-season contest, so the right-hander will miss at least his first turn in the rotation. If all goes well in the sim games, Tanaka could make his regular season debut as soon as July 31 versus Boston.

Tanaka (concussion) completed a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to face hitters Tuesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old returned to the mound for the first time Thursday since suffering a concussion in early July, and he's apparently ready to face hitters again after two strong bullpen sessions. Manager Aaron Boone previously indicated he would be a "little surprised" if Tanaka takes his first turn through the rotation, and that outlook should remain the same until the team indicates otherwise.

Manager Aaron Boone said he would be a "little surprised" if Tanaka (concussion) pitched his first turn through the rotation, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka took the mound Thursday for the first time since suffering a concussion earlier in the month, and while everything reportedly went well, it still sounds like the right-hander is trending towards missing at least one start as he works his way back. He's tentatively scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday before potentially progressing to live BP early next week.

Tanaka (concussion) looked "crisp" during a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka's velocity sat around 88-91 mph as he reportedly pitched at a higher intensity than expected. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday before hopefully progressing to face live hitters next week. While Tanaka is making encouraging progress, it's still unclear when he'll be ready for game action.

Tanaka (concussion) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka was the victim of a line drive to the head off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton back on July 4, but he escaped with merely a mild concussion and has been symptom-free since being discharged from the hospital that evening. It's certainly positive news that he'll be back on the mound Thursday, though the lost time seems likely to prevent him from handling a full workload in his first few starts of the season.

Tanaka continues to feel no concussion symptoms and hopes to throw a bullpen session soon, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanaka was struck in the head by a liner off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton back on July 4 and was rushed to the hospital, but he escaped with merely a mild concussion and hasn't felt any symptoms since being discharged that day. The lost practice time will likely impact his workload early in the season, though the amount of pitches he throws in his next bullpen session should give a clearer idea of where he stands.