Fiers (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The session will mark Fiers' first time throwing off a mound during his lengthy rehabilitation process. The veteran right-hander has been ramping up his workload for weeks and has apparently tolerated the process well. If that continues to hold true with Friday's activity, Fiers could potentially start a rehab assignment in the earlier part of September with an eye on availability in some form prior to the postseason.

Manager Bob Melvin said Friday that the team has not ruled out the possibility of Fiers (elbow) pitching again this season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiers has been out with a sprained right elbow since early May, but the veteran right-hander has been able to go setback free since ramping up his throwing program in recent weeks. Per Kawahara, he will throw a flat ground session Saturday for the first time since suffering the injury. While Melvin noted that the club still does not have a target date for Fiers to throw off a mound, it sounds like there is still hope for him to pitch again in the majors this season. Given the obvious time constraints, it seems like Fiers would have a stronger chance to return as a reliever, though Oakland could opt to try and stretch him out for starter innings following Chris Bassitt's (face) recent move to the injured list.

Fiers (elbow) has progressed to throwing out to 90 feet, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander continues to make fairly deliberate but consistent progress in his attempted return from his elbow sprain. However, he still has no firm timetable for throwing off a mound, and Fiers could well be running out of time for a regular-season return.

Fiers (elbow) has thrown from 60 feet out on three occasions since receiving a platelet-rich injection in June, the Athletics' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiers was still experiencing problems throwing shortly after receiving the PRP injection, but he's bounced back over the last several weeks. However, the veteran right-hander remains without a timetable for return after last taking the mound May 7, and given the length of his absence, he would undoubtedly need a robust rehab assignment before being deemed ready for activation.

Fiers (elbow) continues "having some problems" and is still not comfortable throwing, according to manager Bob Melvin, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander does have the peace of mind of having been given the all clear in terms of structural damage from renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews in late June, but even the subsequent platelet-rich plasma injection he received apparently hasn't improved his condition sufficiently. Given Melvin's latest report, it appears Fiers isn't anywhere close to starting a rehab assignment.

Fiers (elbow) has no structural damage and won't require surgery, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiers visited with Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday after he felt elbow discomfort while throwing Monday, but he received somewhat encouraging news. The right-hander will receive a PRP injection, and he'll be shut down from throwing for up to four weeks following the setback. However, he could still return sometime during the second half of the season since he won't require surgery.

Fiers (elbow) will see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday after feeling elbow discomfort again Monday while throwing, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both of the righty's attempts to resume throwing have yielded the same, concerning results, so it's worth wondering whether he's nursing a more significant injury to his right elbow than just a sprain. There's been no such indication from the Athletics, but Fiers' visit to the renowned doctor should clarify his situation.

Fiers (elbow) felt discomfort when throwing off flat ground late last week and has been shut down from throwing temporarily, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander's recovery continues to experience some fits and starts, and he's currently limited to just engaging in plyometric exercises. Depending on how he continues to progress, Fiers could attempt to resume throwing at some point this week.

Fiers (elbow) has resumed plyometric activities but still lacks a timeline for when he could resume throwing, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiers began the campaign on the IL with a hip injury, briefly returned to make a pair of starts at the end of April, and then went back on the injured list with an elbow injury in early May. The right-hander was transferred to the 60-day injured list May 21, and while he's been able to resume some activities, he still appears to be a ways away from beginning a throwing program. He becomes eligible to come off the injured list July 8, but that return date could be a tad optimistic at this point. Nonetheless, a clearer timeline should emerge in the coming weeks for the 35-year-old.

Fiers (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He last pitched May 6, so this pushes his return date into at least early July. Fiers was shut down from throwing back on May 8 with a sprained right elbow.