Estevez (oblique) threw 22 pitches in two-thirds of an inning in his most recent rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He did manage to strike out one batter, but this was overall a lackluster appearance for the hard-throwing righty. Estevez only threw 10 of his 22 offerings for strikes and fell behind all but one of the hitters he faced. It seems like he's pretty healthy at this point, but the results may be the thing keeping him on a rehab assignment at this point.

Estevez (oblique) navigated a scoreless inning with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander looked sharp during the rehab outing, requiring just nine pitches to complete the frame and throwing seven of those offerings for strikes. Estevez appears to be nearing a return to the Rockies' bullpen, though he may make a couple more rehab appearances before being activated from the disabled list.

Estevez (oblique) hopes to partake in simulated games this week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems like the right-hander is ramping up his activity at a good pace. The plan is for Estevez to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after the sim games, though no firm timetable for that has been announced yet.

Estevez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

We already knew he'd open the year on the DL, but the Rockies made it official on Opening Day. Once healthy, Estevez should serve as a middle reliever.

Estevez (oblique) will be placed on the disabled list to start the regular season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The young right-hander was already prepared to miss the first few games, but this move will ultimately allow the team to keep a fresh arm on the roster in his stead. No word has come forth as to how soon he'll be back in action. This will open the door for Scott Oberg and Antonio Senzatela to start the season in the major-league bullpen.

Estevez (oblique) will not be ready for Opening Day after experiencing a setback in his rehab program, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The young reliever tweaked his oblique back in February, but he still hasn't been able to ramp up his throwing enough to return to game action. He still doesn't expect to be out for an extended period of time, but no firm timetable for his return has emerged at this point. Scott Oberg, Jairo Diaz and Zac Rosscup could see more innings out of the bullpen while Estevez is sidelined.

Manager Bud Black said that Estevez (oblique) is progressing well and could get into a Cactus League game soon, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reliever has been sidelined in late February despite originally having a return timetable of just 5-to-7 days. Oblique injuries can prove to linger longer than expected though, so it's not too surprising to see the Rockies taking things slowly with him. Estevez should be back relatively soon, but it's unclear if he'll build up enough innings to be ready for Opening Day. The 25-year-old made just one spring appearance prior to getting injured.

Estevez tweaked his left oblique and will be sidelined for 5-to-7 days, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez sustained the injury over the weekend, and though he noted it wasn't anything major, he's still expected to miss some time in order to allow the issue to fully recover. The 25-year-old, who posted a 5.57 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 32.1 innings of work last season, is looking to lock down a low-leverage bullpen job during spring training.

Estevez is unavailable to pitch due to muscle soreness on his left side, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears that Estevez tweaked a muscle in his side during Friday's game, during which he pitched one scoreless inning. The injury isn't seen as anything major, but the Rockies are going to be cautious with Estevez and plan to rest him for a few days. More information about his eventual return should be available in the near future.

Estevez finished the regular season with a 5.57 ERA, a 1.64 WHIP and an 8.6 K/9 in 32.1 innings pitched.

EDGE Analysis

The young right-hander performed well after his September callup, producing a 9.3 K/9 in 11.2 innings of work and throwing eight straight scoreless appearances to close out the campaign. At just 24 years old, Estevez has the stuff to be a future closer for the Rockies, but he needs to control his offerings better before the Rockies let him go anywhere near high-leverage innings again.