Anderson exited Sunday's game following just one inning of work due to a mild left wrist sprain, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The oft-injured southpaw returned from the disabled list Sunday just to last one inning before suffering another. Brock Stewart replaced him in Sunday's contest, and could be in line to rejoin the rotation should Anderson require more time off.

Anderson completed just one inning in Sunday's game aginst the Pirates before leaving with an apparent wrist injury, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, returning from a back injury just Sunday that previously forced him to the disabled list. Brock Stewart replaced the southpaw in Sunday's contest and is the likely candidate to rejoin the rotation should Anderson miss more than just Sunday's contest.

Anderson (back) was activated from the disabled list and will start Sunday's game against the Pirates, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Anderson will finally return to action as he takes the mound for the Dodgers' series finale against the Pirates. Sunday will be Anderson's first MLB outing of the season, however, he looked solid over 12 rehab innings (three games), allowing just three earned runs and striking out 11 batters.

Anderson (back) will start Sunday against the Pirates, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected but manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Anderson will make his 2016 debut Sunday opposite Chad Kuhl. Anderson's lengthy rehab from back surgery culminated in a five-inning outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, during which he allowed two runs on six hits while striking out two batters. Anderson turned in an 11:1 K:BB over the course of three rehab starts (two with High-A Rancho Cucamonga).

Anderson (back) threw a bullpen session Thursday and is expected to start Sunday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has said that he's ready to pitch as soon as he's called upon, so starting Sunday against Pittsburgh looks very likely. Over three rehab starts, Anderson has allowed just three earned runs over 12 innings.

Anderson (back) lines up to return to the Dodgers' rotation on Sunday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.

EDGE Analysis

That start is listed as TBD right now, but Anderson seems like the likely option to take the ball in the series finale against the Pirates. He built up his pitch count to 71 in his last rehab start Monday for Triple-A Oklahoma City, so it would stand to reason that he could throw around 90 pitches if he gets the start Sunday. Anderson has a 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB in 12 innings across three rehab starts split between Triple-A and High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Anderson (back) struck out two over five innings during his second rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It remains unclear if this was Anderson's last rehab outing, or if the left-hander will need one more stint at Triple-A. Either way, Anderson will be rejoining a Dodgers' rotation soon that is still devoid of Clayton Kershaw (back) but adding Rich Hill (blister) on Friday.

Anderson (back) allowed a run on five hits over three innings in his first rehab appearance for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is expected to ramp up to five innings and then six innings in his next two appearances before being evaluated for inclusion on the 25-man roster. He's yet to pitch in the big leagues this year after having surgery in March to repair a bulging disk in his lower back.

Anderson (back) will begin his rehab assignment by throwing three innings for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This lines up with Anderson's anticipated timeline from back at the start of the season. He will need multiple rehab starts to get to the point where the Dodgers feel comfortable inserting him into the big league rotation. A mid-August return seems plausible if he can continue to progress without setbacks.

Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that Anderson could begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has taken multiple steps towards a rehab assignment and appears to be on the cusp of finally making the final step towards a return. Considering he's been sidelined since early March with the injury, a mid-August return seems like a best-case scenario as he continues to build his pitch count. When ready, his role with the Dodgers could depend on the health of others in the rotation.