Smith (forearm) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, but the game has been postponed due to weather, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will have his first appearance delayed by a day, but he figures to remain on a similar timeline, targeting an early-May return. The expectation is that the right-hander will need three appearances before making his Red Sox debut after starting the year on the DL.

Smith (forearm) is tentatively scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Pawtucket, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is set to make an appearance in an extended spring training game Saturday and if all goes well, he'll set out on his rehab assignment Tuesday. The Red Sox have said that Smith will need three rehab appearances before coming off the disabled list, making an early May return a possibility. Smith started the season on the disabled list after suffering a forearm strain in spring training.

Smith (forearm), who is scheduled to throw one inning in an extended spring training game Saturday, will likely need three appearances in the minor leagues before being activated, the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Saturday's appearance, Smith is expected to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment next week. On that schedule, he could be activated from the disabled list around May 3. The ultimate goal is to have him pitch in back-to-back games before the organization adds him to the active roster.

Smith (forearm) will pitch Thursday in an extended spring training game, WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is scheduled for his first game action since mid-March, with another appearance likely coming Saturday. He's then expected to join a minor league affiliate next week, setting him up for a return to the majors at the very end of April or in early May. Smith will compete with Koji Uehara and Junichi Tazawa for late-inning work ahead of closer Craig Kimbrel.

Smith (forearm) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Saturday, WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Smith came through the session fine and is scheduled for three outings this coming week. Simulated games on Tuesday and Thursday potentially followed by a game next weekend in extended spring training.

Smith (forearm) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session, consisting of fastballs and sliders Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox are bullish on Smith's recovery from a forearm strain that cropped up during spring training, though there's no timetable for his return at this point. In his absence, a combination of Matt Barnes and Robbie Ross are picking up work in the sixth and seventh innings of games.

Manager John Farrell said that Smith (forearm) is scheduled to pitch his first bullpen session Sunday, Scott Lauber of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith progressed to the long toss portion of his rehab process Wednesday, and it appears that it went well enough that he can move on to the next step this coming weekend. The right-hander still has no timetable for a return, but things could become a bit clearer following the conclusion of his bullpen session.

Smith (forearm) threw out to 120 feet Tuesday and will need to repeat that before pitching off a mound in the bullpen, the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor-muscle strain that cropped up Mar. 21 and does not have a timetable for his return. Injuries like his can take anywhere from a month to two months. In the meantime, the Red Sox have Matt Barnes in the bullpen to replace his innings.

Smith (forearm) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still in the midst of a throwing program after straining his right forearm in spring training. He'll still need to resume pitching off a mound and facing hitters before heading out on a rehab assignment in the minor leagues. Once activated from the DL, Smith projects to serve as one of the Red Sox's top setup men.

Smith (forearm) threw out to 80 feet Saturday, WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was recently cleared to begin throwing program and will move onto a series of benchmarks. The next milestone is playing long toss sometime next week.