Heaney (shoulder) responded well to a bullpen session Saturday and will throw simulated innings in the next few days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney has thrown multiple bullpen sessions since Tuesday and is ready to take the next step forward in his recovery. He'll also need a rehab assignment prior to being activated, so he will almost certainly be out through the All-Star break.

Heaney (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney landed on the injured list June 24 with left shoulder inflammation and was briefly shut down from throwing, but he's now back on the mound and progressing toward his return. The left-hander will need at least one more bullpen session before advancing to face hitters, which will be the final hurdle before beginning a rehab assignment. Given the timing required for those steps in his rehab program, Heaney shouldn't be expected to return from the injured list prior to the All-Star break, which begins July 17.

Heaney (shoulder) has yet to resume a throwing program as of Monday, Juan Toribio and Manny Randhawa of MLB.com report.

EDGE Analysis

When Heaney was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with left shoulder inflammation, manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that the southpaw would miss only two turns through the rotation. The fact that Heaney isn't yet throwing doesn't mean he'll be in line for an extended stay on the IL, but it does lessen his chances of returning in the minimum 15 days. Until Heaney is activated from the IL, Mitch White should have a spot in Los Angeles' rotation.

Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that he's hopeful Heaney (shoulder) will be cleared to return after missing just a few starts, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney landed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Friday, but the Dodgers are optimistic that his current absence will be shorter than his two-month IL stint from earlier in the season. The southpaw will be shut down for a few days, but early reports regarding his injury are encouraging.

Heaney was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney was scheduled to start Saturday's game against Atlanta but is still dealing with a left shoulder injury that will force him back to the injured list. He missed two months during his first IL stint of the season, but it's not yet clear how long he'll be sidelined during his current absence. The Dodgers haven't announced who will take Heaney's place in the rotation, but Mitch White is a potential option since he last pitched at Triple-A Oklahoma City last Saturday.

Heaney (shoulder) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five-plus innings, taking a no-decision versus the Guardians on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney threw 77 pitches (51 strikes) in his first major-league game since April 17. He limited the damage to an Austin Hedges sacrifice fly after an error in the second inning and an Oscar Gonzalez solo home run in the sixth. It's encouraging to see Heaney find some success quickly in his return -- he's posted a 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 15.1 innings in three starts this year. He'll be tasked with providing quality performances in the absence of Walker Buehler (elbow). Heaney is projected for a road start in Atlanta next weekend.

The Dodgers reinstated Heaney (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney's return to the rotation following a two-month absence due to a left shoulder injury comes at a convenient time after ace Walker Buehler (elbow) was placed on the IL a week ago with a flexor strain, which could keep him on the shelf until September. With Buehler on the shelf, Heaney looks like he'll have a long leash to shake off any potential rest he may have coming off the shoulder injury. The veteran southpaw was dominant is his first two starts of the season before landing on the shelf and excelled in his third and final rehab outing at Double-A Tulsa on Tuesday, striking out nine over five scoreless frames.

Heaney (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against the Guardians, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney has been on the injured list since April 20 due to left shoulder discomfort, but he'll return to the mound Sunday after he didn't have any issues during Friday's side session. The southpaw was dominant over his first two starts of the season, posting a 16:3 K:BB and 0.68 WHIP in 10.1 scoreless innings.

Heaney (shoulder) will start Sunday against the Guardians if all goes well following Friday's side session, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney has missed the last two months with shoulder soreness but appears to be ready to go after cruising to an 0.73 ERA and 19:1 K:BB across three rehab starts. He was mentioned as a candidate to start Sunday earlier in the week, and it now looks as though that's the plan barring any setbacks.

Heaney (shoulder) is traveling to join the Dodgers and is a candidate to start Sunday against the Guardians, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney covered five scoreless innings for Double-A Tulsa during his third rehab start Tuesday, and there's a strong chance his next outing comes in the majors. Assuming he starts Sunday, the 31-year-old could face some workload limitations in his first start back from the injured list.