Lincecum (finger) will face live hitters Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum appears to be progressing well in his rehab program. Since he's on the 60-day disabled list, he isn't eligible to return until late May, though it seems like he is on pace to meet that return date at this point.

Lincecum (finger) was moved to the 60-day DL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum had seemed to be making progress recovering from a blister on his finger, as he'd thrown a series of bullpen sessions over the past weeks. However, he'll require additional time on the shelf and won't be eligible to return until the latter end of May. In a corresponding move, Renato Nunez (hamstring) was claimed off waivers from the A's.

Lincecum (finger) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum had a bullpen session postponed last week to allow the blister on his middle finger additional time to heal, and it appears to have proved beneficial as he is scheduled to throw again Sunday. The veteran right-hander still must face live hitters in batting practice and also begin a rehab assignment, leaving no firm timetable for his return.

Lincecum didn't complete his scheduled bullpen session Sunday in order to give more time for the blister on his middle finger to improve, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum is expected to resume throwing off a mound Monday, so the one-day delay shouldn't have a dramatic impact on his timeline to return from the disabled list. Once Lincecum faces hitters in live batting practice and starts a rehab assignment, a firmer target date for his activation should come into focus.

Lincecum (finger) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum has thrown a few bullpen sessions, but is waiting for the healed skin on his blistered finger to callous over before facing hitters.

Lincecum (finger) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the third bullpen in the last five days for Lincecum, who came out of the exercise with no issues. "He was good," pitching coach Doug Brocail said. "He was really good the other day. It's coming." He'll take Thursday off, and the Rangers will figure out the next step: either another bullpen or live batting practice.

Lincecum (finger) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the third session in the past five days for the right-hander, who appears to be making strides in his return from a blister issues. If he continues ramping up activity at this pace he could be back in action prior to his expected timetable of early May.

Lincecum (finger) threw a bullpen session Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Lincecum will be lifted from the disabled list, but it's promising that he's been able to participate in workouts without having his blister return. Once healthy, look for Lincecum to join the Rangers' bullpen.

Lincecum on Saturday threw his first bullpen session since suffering a blister on his right middle finger nearly two weeks ago, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The blister does not appear to be an issue for Lincecum, who has played catch and thrown off a mound without any setback.

Lincecum (finger) has started playing catch, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lincecum, who is on the disabled list with a blister on his right middle finger, is throwing without issue. The next step will be to resume throwing off the mound. The goal is for him to be in the active lineup by May. In what role he's given remains unclear. Manager Jeff Banister floated the idea of Lincecum as a closer candidate, but we'll need to see how the Rangers get by with Keone Kela and Kevin Jepsen at the end of games.