Schugel (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list Saturday and outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Schugel hasn't pitched at the big-league level this season. He has a 6.19 ERA in 16 innings split between Indianapolis and High-A Bradenton. Since he's not on the 40-man roster, it could be tough for the 29-year-old to earn a September call-up.

Schugel (shoulder) began a rehab assignment at High-A Bradenton earlier this month and has made three appearances with the affiliate, giving up three runs on five hits and no walks over 2.2 innings while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

Schugel has been on the disabled list all season while dealing with right shoulder discomfort, which he first experienced during spring training. He was able to begin a rehab assignment in mid-April, but was shut down three weeks later after suffering a setback. It seems that Schugel is feeling good again following a three-month layoff, but it seems likely that the Pirates will let him build up his arm in the minors for the next couple weeks before activating him from the DL until rosters expand in September. He's slated to shift his current assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis this week.

Schugel (shoulder) is expected to resume pitching in simulated games next week, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the team would wait and see how Schugel looks while pitching in a controlled setting before a target date for the right-hander's return is established. Since Schugel has been on the disabled list all season with right shoulder discomfort, he would likely need close to the full 30-day rehab window in the minors before being activated. Schugel doesn't appear on track to rejoin the Pirates until at least August.

Schugel (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Tanner Anderson, whose contract was selected in a corresponding move. Schugel's timeline is unlikely to be affected, as he hasn't pitched all year and has therefore already spent the required 60 days on the disabled list. He has recently resumed his throwing program, though his return date is not yet clear.

Schugel (shoulder) recently resumed a throwing program and has played catch off flat ground four or five times, Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schugel had been shut down for much of the past month after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection to address renewed soreness in his throwing shoulder. It's expected that he'll gradually expand his throwing distance over the next week before potentially returning to mound work. The right-hander has been sidelined all season with the injury and will be one of the top candidates to shift to the 60-day disabled list when the Pirates need to create room on the 40-man roster for another player.

Schugel (shoulder) will remain shut down for another 7-to-10 days, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the year on the disabled list with the shoulder injury and then experienced a setback in his recovery earlier this month. At this point the right-handed reliever can be considered out indefinitely.

Schugel (shoulder) isn't expected to return any time soon after experiencing a recurrence of the pain which has sidelined him for all of 2018.

EDGE Analysis

The righty stopped his rehabilitation program after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder. "We'll continue to put our heads together with our doctors, therapists and performance team members to help A.J. get in a position to compete at the Major League level again," trainer Todd Tomczyk said. Schugel's outlook for returning continues to look bleak.

Schugel is experiencing shoulder soreness and will take a break from his rehab assignment, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schugel has been sidelined since late February due to right shoulder discomfort. He began a throwing program in mid-March and officially embarked on a rehab assignment in mid-April, but will back off for a bit after his most recent outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. In total, Schugel has participated in seven minor-league outings, and looked sharp for the most part prior to this setback. Expect an update on his status once he's able to restart his rehab assignment.

Schugel (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schugel has been sidelined since late February with shoulder discomfort, but it appears that he's rounding back into his pre-injury form. Given that he missed all of spring training, it wouldn't be surprising to see a rather lengthy rehab assignment, though no firm timetable for his return has been revealed at this point.

Schugel (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was fully anticipated, as he has been dealing with shoulder discomfort for about a month. He is slated to serve as a middle reliever for the Pirates once healthy.