Neshek (forearm) will make his third rehab appearance Friday and could be activated from the disabled list after that, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek has not encountered any setbacks since beginning his rehab stint Saturday, and he is nearly ready to rejoin the Phillies' bullpen. If all goes well Friday, he could be activated before the weekend is over.

Neshek (forearm) will start a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek is set for an extended assignment at the minor-league level that will likely last for 7-to-10 days, though Gelb added that there is no concrete timetable for his return. The 37-year-old has yet to pitch this year but will immediately bolster the Phillies' bullpen after recording another quality season in 2017 split between Philadelphia and Colorado (1.59 ERA and 0.87 WHIP).

Neshek (forearm) threw live batting practice Sunday in Florida, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek said everything went well during Sunday's session, and he's expected to face live hitters one more time Wednesday before the Phillies determine the next step in his rehab. The veteran reliever hasn't pitched all season due to shoulder and forearm injuries.

Neshek (forearm) could soon head to the Phillies' spring training complex in Florida to throw a live batting practice session, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday, during which he will use all of his pitches, and if that goes well, he will progress to throwing to hitters. Neshek could return in late June or early July.

Neshek (forearm) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked Neshek's third bullpen session since being shut down with a forearm strain near the beginning of May. He was able to incorporate his slider for the first time and noted afterwards that he felt good. Neshek is hoping to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future, where he would likely spend 10-to-14 days before rejoining the Phillies.

Neshek (forearm, shoulder) threw from flat ground Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the first time Neshek was able to throw from flat ground since suffering a forearm strain during a bullpen session earlier in the month. The veteran right-hander threw about 30 times and reported feeling fine afterwards, so he'll continue to throw from flat ground until he's cleared to progress to mound work. Neshek is hoping to return during the first half of June, though whether that happens will depend on how he responds to increased activity in the coming weeks.

Neshek (forearm, shoulder) is optimistic that he will be able to return within the next 30 days but acknowledged "it all depends on feel" regarding the length of his eventual rehab assignment, Scott Lauber of the Philly Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek has been sidelined since the beginning of this season with a shoulder issue, and recently suffered a forearm strain during a bullpen session, which is expected to keep him out for the rest of May. Currently, Neshek is shut down from all throwing activities and will likely remain in this state throughout the next week. The right-hander explained that he can feel the forearm strain when throwing a slider, so it will be important to note when the 37-year-old is able to toss that specific pitch without experiencing any discomfort. Expect an update on his status once he's able to resume throwing.

Neshek, who has been out with a shoulder injury, suffered a forearm strain while throwing a bullpen session and will be shut down for at least a week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seemed that Neshek, who has not yet pitched in a game this season, was nearing a rehab assignment, but now he should be considered out indefinitely. While he is sidelined, Tommy Hunter and perhaps recently promoted fireballer Seranthony Dominguez will be the non closers to keep an eye on in the Phillies' bullpen.

Neshek (shoulder) plans to head to the Phillies' extended spring training facility in Florida next week to begin a rehab assignment, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

After throwing at the Phillies' complex for a few days, Neshek will presumably report to High-A Clearwater to begin the assignment before advancing to the organization's higher-level affiliates. Since Neshek has been sidelined since late March with a right shoulder strain, he'll likely require a handful of one-inning appearances before the Phillies are comfortable bringing him off the 10-day disabled list. For what it's worth, Neshek said he's targeting a return to the big club when the Phillies travel to St. Louis for a four-game set May 17 through 20.

Neshek (shoulder) is aiming to return to action in mid-May, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek has been on the disabled list since the second day of the season with a shoulder issue. He resumed his throwing program in mid-April and is set for a bullpen session Friday. He'll need at least a few more weeks before he's ready to return to Philadelphia, at which point he'll slide into a setup role in front of Hector Neris.