McFarland allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.1 innings in Tuesday's 9-0 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Three of the four hits McFarland allowed went for extra bases, and he surrendered three runs for a second straight appearance. Clean outings are not the norm for a long reliever like McFarland since he typically throws multiple innings, but he's particularly been hit hard by opponents in recent times. Over his last six outings, the left-hander has a 6.28 ERA with 21 hits allowed over 14.1 innings. Additionally, his .333 batting average against for the season is last on Arizona's staff.

McFarland (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland had been dealing with shoulder inflammation since early March. The lefty had a 2.00 ERA in 72 innings of relief for the Diamondbacks last season but hadn't recorded an ERA below 4.91 in any of the three previous seasons. Jon Duplantier was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

McFarland (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 50 pitches over 2-to-3 innings Monday for Triple-A Reno, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be McFarland's fourth outing while on rehab. Manager Torey Lovullo said he wasn't sure whether the left-hander will need another rehab outing after Monday's appearance. McFarland has allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over four innings with the Aces.

McFarland (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first game of McFarland's rehabilitation assignment. He had been scheduled to pitch for the Aces on Wednesday, but the game was postponed. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the left-hander will pitch again Sunday.

McFarland (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has been battling left shoulder inflammation since early March but appears to be nearing his return to the majors. The 29-year-old will likely need a handful of appearances with Reno after missing most of spring training, but could still rejoin the Diamondback by the end of April.

McFarland (shoulder) threw an 18-pitch simulated game Saturday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has been making steady progress in his return from shoulder inflammation. His next step is expected to be a rehab assignment.

McFarland (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Wednesday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be McFarland's first game action after a few successful bullpen sessions. He'll throw one inning and about 15-20 pitches.

McFarland (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to hitters Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks estimate McFarland is still a couple of weeks away from returning.

McFarland (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland, who tossed a fourth bullpen session Tuesday, will check off another box in his rehab Saturday. The next step will be pitching in a game environment.

McFarland (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the third such session McFarland has thrown since being shut down early in spring training with shoulder inflammation. At some point, the left-hander will likely face hitters in a simulated environment before pitching in game action.