General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that he expects Kuhl (shoulder) to come off the injured list to start Monday's game against the Royals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhl was rumored to be the leading option to start Sunday's series finale against Colorado, but it looks like the right hander's return will be pushed back one day. Kuhl tallied 3.1 innings (64 pitches) in his latest rehab start Tuesday, so it's unclear how much length he'll be able to provide against the Royals.

Kuhl (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Rockies, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The decision on reinstating Kuhl from the IL before the weekend concludes will likely hinge on whether the Pirates feel he's ramped up enough after he completed his second rehab start at Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. He worked 3.1 innings (64 pitches) in the outing, giving up one run on one hit and two walks while striking out four. If the Pirates determine that Kuhl will need one more start in the minors before being activated, Cody Ponce would likely get a second turn through the rotation Sunday.

Kuhl (shoulder) is expected to make another rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old made his first rehab start at Triple-A on Wednesday, and he's poised to take the mound again Tuesday. Kuhl fired three shutout innings during that outing and should continue building up his workload after being sidelined for the past month by the shoulder issue.

Kuhl (shoulder), who pitched for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, will require another start in the minor leagues before returning to the Pirates, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

He looked good Wednesday, throwing three shutout innings in his first appearance since April 18. Kuhl struck out five batters while allowing only one hit and one walk for Indy. Trevor Cahill (foot) left his start with an injury Wednesday, bringing up the possibility of Kuhl taking his rotation spot, but manager Derek Shelton reiterated that Kuhl will need to make another rehab start after missing the last month.

Kuhl (shoulder) is scheduled to join Triple-A Indianapolis this week for a rehab assignment, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has been sidelined since April 18 with the shoulder issue and is expected to require multiple rehab starts before rejoining the Pirates. Kuhl recently completed a two-inning simulated game and should continue ramping up his workload in the minors.

Kuhl (shoulder) threw live batting practice Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhl is working his way back from a shoulder issue that has sidelined him for over two weeks. His expected return date remains unclear, but he's been throwing in some capacity for 10 days now and has progressed from catch to a side session to live batting practice, so he appears to be on the right track.

Kuhl (shoulder) will throw a side session Wednesday in San Diego, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old is going through his rehab program with the team on the road trip, and he'll be reevaluated after completing the side session. Kuhl landed on the injured list with shoulder soreness April 22 and could advance to facing live hitters soon if all goes well Wednesday.

Kuhl (shoulder) threw from 120 feet Friday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhl is eligible to return from the injured list already, but he'll still need more time to recovery from his sore shoulder. Throwing from 120 feet represents an important milestone, but he's still yet to advance to mound work.

Kuhl (shoulder) has resumed playing catch, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhl was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, and the team hopes that he'll be able to throw from 120 feet in the coming days. A timetable for Kuhl's return to game action hasn't yet been established, but the right-hander appears to be progressing well in his recovery.

Kuhl was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhl made his fourth start of the season Sunday and allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six against the Brewers. He was slated to start Sunday's series finale in Minnesota, but manager Derek Shelton said that Sean Poppen, Luis Oviedo and Duane Underwood "provide significant length" out of the bullpen and are all candidates to serve as the primary pitcher Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. It's not yet clear when Kuhl will be able to return.