Flaherty (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day disabled list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty has been sidelined since May with a right shoulder strain, but he's finally ready to rejoin the big club after a 16-game rehab stint dating back to July 27. The 31-year-old compiled a .233/.324/.267 slash line in 12 games with the Orioles before landing on the DL earlier in the season. Now that he's active, Flaherty will return to serving as a utility infielder for the Orioles.

Flaherty, who is on the 60-day DL with a right shoulder strain, is expected to be activated when the Orioles return to Baltimore on Thursday, Josh Horton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty now has 16 rehab games under his belt dating back to July 27. During the assignment, he's gone 17-for-51 (.333) with a pair of homers and 20 runs while playing at High- and Double-A. The 31-year-old looks to be on track to resume utility duties for Friday's game against the Angels.

Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to play for High-A Frederick on Monday, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it was thought that Flaherty might return to the big club last week Thursday, the Orioles ultimately decided he needed more time before being activated from the 60-day DL. It's unclear when he'll return to the majors at this point, but he's approaching the 20 days allowed on a rehab assignment, so it will have to be within the next week. He's expected to serve as a utility infielder once he is activated.

Flaherty (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

There had been some speculation that Flaherty, who has been on a rehab assignment, could have returned to the club as early as Thursday. However, with first pitch looming, he's not on the lineup card, suggesting that he'll have to wait until at least Friday to be activated off the disabled list. Once he returns, he'll serve as a utility infielder for the Orioles.

Flaherty (shoulder) could be activated from the 60-day disabled list as soon as Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty remains on a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie, with whom he's already appeared in six games. He'll draw a start in left field for Bowie on Sunday and is expected to play with the team again Tuesday and Wednesday, after which the Orioles will decide his next step. Once he rejoins the Orioles, Flaherty would be ticketed for his normal utility role, serving as a backup at most of the infield positions, as well as the corner outfield spots.

Flaherty (shoulder) was able to play second base during Wednesday's contest with High-A Frederick, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Flaherty's rehab assignment is scheduled to end August 15, manager Buck Showalter is hoping that the utility infielder can rejoin the team a week sooner. Although Flaherty started Tuesday's game at third base and had a little trouble with throws from across the diamond, it appears as though the 31-year-old provided a better showing while manning the keystone Wednesday.

Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to play third base for High-A Frederick on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any setbacks, Flaherty will work out with the Orioles on Thursday before ultimately reporting back to Triple-A Norfolk. He'll look to find his feet with the Tides before possibly returning to the big club, though with the recent acquisition of Tim Beckham the veteran infielder may not return to the majors this season.

Flaherty (shoulder) will shift his rehab assignment to High-A Frederick on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty is scheduled to play shortstop Monday in what will be his fifth rehab game overall, following a four-game assignment with Double-A Bowie over the weekend. It's unclear how many at-bats Flaherty will need to pick up in the minors before the Orioles will feel comfortable activating him, but once he's healthy, the veteran is expected to settle back into his regular utility infield role.

Flaherty (shoulder) said he can do everything in terms of baseball activity, and is now just trying to build up his arm strength, The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty is set to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, and doesn't expect to need much time before being ready to rejoin the O's. Although he's logged an at-bat in just 11 games this season -- and been injured since May 19 -- Flaherty says he might be ready to return three games after his rehab assignment begins.

Flaherty (shoulder) could begin his rehab assignment at some point during the next week, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty continues to recover from a shoulder injury that has kept him out since late May. He was able to take grounders and do some drills on the field over the past few days, but he has yet to face live pitching. Manager Buck Showalter is confident that Flaherty will be able to partake in a few games for one of Baltimore's affiliates, and could be back to rejoin the big-league team by the time August rolls around.