Pineda (finger) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda is slated to face live hitters at some point this weekend, and he'll return to game action with the Triple-A club early next week. The right-hander has been out since mid-May due to a fractured right middle finger, so it's possible that he'll need several rehab appearances prior to rejoining the Tigers. However, Pineda seems to be on track to return sometime in early July.

Pineda (finger) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice at some point this weekend, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Pineda's fractured right middle finger causes no complications during the upcoming throwing session, he could receive the green light to begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week. Since Pineda has been sidelined since mid-May with the finger injury, he may need two rehab outings before he's ready to slot back into the Detroit rotation. His eventual return will be a welcome development for a Tigers squad that currently has three starting pitchers residing on the injured list and another (Eduardo Rodriguez) on the restricted list and without a clear timeline to rejoin the big club.

Pineda (finger) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda has been out with a broken finger since mid-May after getting hit by a comebacker. He was limited to mostly fastballs and changeups Tuesday and still has plenty of steps to complete before being cleared to return to the active roster, but he's at least trending in the right direction.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Pineda isn't expected to require surgery for his fractured right middle finger, but the 33-year-old is still expected to be sidelined for over a month, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday and is expected to be re-evaluated in a couple weeks. Although Pineda is in line to miss at least a month, Hinch is optimistic that the right-hander's absence won't last multiple months. With Matt Manning (shoulder) and Casey Mize (elbow) still on the shelf, the Tigers are thin on starting depth, even after bringing up Alex Faedo from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Pineda was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right middle finger fracture.

EDGE Analysis

This was inevitable after Pineda was hit by a comebacker Saturday, suffering the broken finger. He has a 3.22 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 22.1 innings. Alex Faedo will be recalled to join the rotation Monday.

Pineda has a broken middle finger on his right hand and will head to the injured list, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda exited in the second inning of his start Saturday against the Orioles after being hit in the hand by a comebacker. Initial reports indicated that he'd escaped with merely a bruise, but it turns out that he's dealing with a more serious injury. He'll be out long enough to require a trip to the injured list, but that's all the clarity that's emerged thus far.

Pineda exited Saturday's start against the Orioles due to a right hand contusion, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda was hit by a comebacker in the top of the second inning and was removed from the game after being visited by trainers. He'll undergo further evaluation, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Friday in Cleveland. Prior to his departure, the right-hander tossed 1.1 perfect innings against the Orioles.

Pineda (1-2) allowed just two runs on six hits across 6.2 innings but took the loss Monday against the Athletics. He walked two and struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

For the third time in four starts this year, Pineda allowed two runs or fewer, but the righty only has one win to show for it. Part of the problem is that the Tigers have scored an MLB-worst 78 runs across their 28 games (2.8 runs per game), but Pineda also failed to last beyond five innings in any of his previous outings, so he's been relying a lot on his bullpen. He surpassed that mark Monday and gave himself a good chance to win, though Detroit didn't score at all, falling 2-0. Pineda will at least carry a solid 3.43 ERA into his next scheduled start Saturday against the Orioles.

Pineda allowed two runs on four hits across 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He walked two and struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda has pitched reasonably well with a 3.77 ERA across three starts, though he has yet to log more than five innings in any of his appearances. The big righty had a delayed start to spring training due to visa issues, so the Tigers may still be easing him into action to some degree, though he didn't help his cause by needing 85 pitches to retire 13 batters Wednesday. Pineda will look to pitch a bit deeper into the game in his next scheduled start Monday against the Athletics.

Pineda and the Tigers won't play the Pirates on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The two teams will reconvene for a straight doubleheader Wednesday. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Pineda will start the first game of the twin bill, while Alex Faedo will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start the nightcap.