Wainwright (elbow) fired a scoreless first inning in High-A Palm Beach's win over Tampa on Monday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

It was a strong start to Wainwright's rehab assignment, as he needed a quick nine pitches to get his three outs. The right-hander wasn't expected to struggle much with High-A bats, but it was nevertheless encouraging to see him record back-to-back strikeouts after allowing a leadoff single. Wainwright is slated for multiple minor-league appearances before activation.

Wainwright (elbow) will throw one inning at High-A Palm Beach on Monday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright tossed live batting practice in Florida on Friday without issue, so he'll advance to the next step in his recovery process. Given an extended period of time on the shelf, he'll likely require a lengthy minor-league assignment prior to returning to big-league action.

Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright got through his bullpen session Wednesday with no issues, so he'll progress to facing live hitters in a simulated outing later in the week. He's seemingly close to being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment, which would be the last step in his recovery before potentially rejoining the Cardinals sometime in September.

Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If all goes well during Wainwright's upcoming bullpen, he could be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since May 13 but could rejoin the Cardinals sometime in September if all goes well with his rehab.

Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to throw one more bullpen session this coming weekend before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright is scheduled to join the Cardinals briefly following his next bullpen session in order to be evaluated before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander could jump back into action in September when rosters expand if all continues without setbacks in his recovery.

Wainwright (elbow) could soon be headed out on a minor-league rehab assignment, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright is still in the process of rebuilding his arm strength, having just thrown a pair of simulated innings in a Sunday bullpen. The right-hander was able to utilize all of his pitches, although he didn't quite throw them at full speed. Wainwright is likely to put in at least one more bullpen session before jumping back into game action for the first time since May 13.

Wainwright (elbow) threw off a mound Friday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander's return to a mound was a long time coming, and it follows multiple weeks of playing catch on flat ground. Wainwright had originally hoped to make his return shortly after the All-Star break, but he ultimately didn't come close to meeting that goal. A minor-league rehab assignment is likely in the works at some point in the first half of August if he remains free of setbacks.

Wainwright (elbow) will play catch Monday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander will make his first throws since May surgery Monday, certainly a critical step toward Wainwright attempting to meet his goal of a return shortly after the All-Star break. The 36-year-old was transferred to the 60-day DL, and his recovery has gone at a fairly deliberate pace. A better assessment of the overall fitness of Wainwright's elbow is likely to be gleaned from his Monday session.

Wainwright (elbow) will begin a throwing program next week, Frank Cusumano of KSDK reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright has not thrown since undergoing surgery in May, but he is now on the verge of doing so. Wainwright is hoping to return to action shortly after the All-Star break, and he will at least have a chance to do that barring any hiccups during the rest of his recovery. A better estimate in regards to Wainwright's return will be able to be made once he resumes throwing from a mound.

Wainwright (elbow) has been working out and is readying his body to pitch again since being placed on the 60-day disabled list May 17, but has yet to receive clearance to begin a throwing program, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite having yet to progress to throwing off flat ground, Wainwright said that he expects to be ready to pitch by the time he's eligible to return from the DL, which would fall around the All-Star break. In order to have a realistic chance at being activated by mid-July, Wainwright will probably have to initiate a throwing program by the final week of June, since multiple rehab starts would likely be on the docket for the veteran right-hander. Prior to being shut down by the elbow injury, Wainwright had all four of his appearances out of the St. Louis rotation, but it seems likely that he'll have to settle for a bullpen role if all of the Cardinals' current starters are healthy by that time he's ready to return.