The Dodgers optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a lengthy recovery from September 2020 Tommy John surgery, Ferguson rejoined the Dodgers on Monday and was pressed into action out of the bullpen in the team's 5-4 win over Arizona. Despite delivering a scoreless inning en route to capturing a hold, Ferguson will head back to the minors to continue to shake off the rust. Assuming Ferguson performs effectively with Oklahoma City, he could be in line for a quick return to the big-league roster.

Ferguson pitched one scoreless inning against Arizona on Monday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter. He was credited with a hold.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson underwent Tommy John surgery in September of 2020 and recently completed a minor-league rehab assignment. He was called up Monday and handled the seventh inning, keeping the Diamondbacks off the scoreboard while protecting a three-run lead. The left-handed hurler was a key piece of the Dodgers' bullpen in 2020, posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 18.2 innings during the abbreviated campaign. He could stick with the big club if he pitches well.

Ferguson (elbow) was activated off the injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson is finally ready to go after making his way back from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent back in September of 2020. He's ready to go after making six rehab appearances, though he struggled significantly in those outings, allowing eight runs (six earned) on 10 hits across 4.2 frames. Michael Grove was optioned to clear space on the roster.

Ferguson (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson is expected to pitch the first inning in what will mark his first appearance in affiliated ball since he underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2020. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said earlier this week that he expects Ferguson to make his return from the 10-day injured list around mid-to-late May, so the 25-year-old lefty will be in store for several appearances with Oklahoma City.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Ferguson (elbow) is trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list in mid-to-late May, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both Ferguson and fellow reliever Victor Gonzalez (elbow) are on similar timelines for their debuts after the two recently resumed facing hitters. Ferguson turned in a 2.89 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 21 appearances in 2020 before undergoing the second Tommy John surgery of his career in September of that year.

Ferguson (elbow) is expected to return in May, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in September of 2020. He threw 2.2 innings during spring training but has yet to embark on a rehab assignment.

Ferguson (elbow) continues to rehab and could be back with the Dodgers by late April or early May, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson underwent Tommy John surgery in September of 2020, and he was able to throw 2.2 innings during Cactus League play prior to the start of this season. The left-hander has yet to get into any minor-league contests, but that figures to be the final step before he returns to the big-league club. Ferguson was among the team's most effective relievers in 2020, when he logged a 2.89 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 27:3 K:BB and five holds over 18.2 innings.

The Dodgers placed Ferguson (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Along with Victor Gonzalez (elbow), Tommy Kahnle (elbow) and Jimmy Nelson (elbow), Ferguson will be one of four Dodgers relievers to open the season the IL. Ferguson made three appearances during Cactus League play, so he's seemingly near the finish line in his recovery from September 2020 Tommy John surgery. He should be ready to report to an affiliate soon for a rehab assignment, with his return date from the IL likely to hinge on when the Dodgers feel confident that he's regained his command.

Ferguson (elbow) signed a one-year, $762,500 contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ferguson missed the 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery and will make little more than the minimum salary for this season. The 25-year-old isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day as he finishes his ramp up, but he could be a major bullpen piece for Los Angeles once healthy.

Ferguson threw one scoreless inning in the Dodgers' Cactus League game against the White Sox on Monday, allowing one walk and striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

This was a significant step for Ferguson, who last toed the mound in September of 2020 before undergoing the second Tommy John surgery of his career. The organization is likely to be cautious with the left-hander, so he isn't expected to be ready for regular-season action by Opening Day. However, Ferguson could emerge as a key part of the team's bullpen if he doesn't experience any setbacks.