Anderson (finger) is back with the Brewers after making a rehab start Monday but won't be activated until later in the week, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson appears to be ready to go, but there's no reason for the Brewers to activate him just yet while he's not yet ready to pitch. His role once he returns remains unclear, but there's a chance he takes Freddy Peralta's spot in the rotation Saturday in Atlanta.

Anderson (finger) is set to make a rehab start with Triple-A San Antonio on Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has not encountered any setbacks since landing on the injured list with a blister, and is ready to take the final step in his recovery. Assuming all goes as planned Monday, Anderson will rejoin the Brewers the next day and be activated shortly after that. Anderson was working as a starter when he suffered his injury but opened the season in the bullpen, so it remains to be seen what his role will be upon his return.

Anderson (finger) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been on the injured list since May 1 when he was scratched from his start after a blister burst open during pre-game warmups. The 31-year-old is likely to embark on a brief minor-league rehab stint after the bullpen session, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Rockies with a right middle finger blister, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apparently Anderson had a blister and callous burst open during his pre-game warmup, prompting the Brewers to scramble and make the roster move just minutes before first pitch. Corbin Burnes was called up from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move, though Freddy Peralta (shoulder) -- who will be activated to start Thursday -- should round out Milwaukee's starting rotation.

Anderson was scratched from Wednesday's start versus the Rockies with a cut on his right middle finger, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when exactly Anderson sustained the laceration, but the announcement comes mere minutes before the start of the game. Reliever Jacob Barnes will make his first career start as the Brewers will be forced into a bullpen day.

Anderson allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in Friday's no-decision against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson pitched well up until the fourth and fifth innings, when he ran into some problems with his command. Spectacular defense by Lorenzo Cain and Ryan Braun did save Anderson from surrendering more than two runs, however. The 31-year-old right-hander has pieced together serviceable back-to-back performances since rejoining the rotation (two runs allowed over 9.2 innings with nine strikeouts), but he still hasn't worked past the fifth inning in a start this year.

Anderson will make at least one more start Friday against the Mets, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers aren't entirely sure how their rotation will shape out in the future, but Anderson earned a second shot after striking out five in five scoreless innings Saturday against the Dodgers. Freddy Peralta (shoulder) is tracking towards a short stay on the injured list but with Corbin Burnes optioned on Friday, there could still be a spot for Anderson beyond Friday's start.

Anderson (2-0) struck out five over five scoreless innings and permitted just one hit and two walks to pick up the win over the Dodgers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was making his first start of the season after five relief appearances and surprisingly lasted for 82 pitches. The only threat against the 31-year-old came in the first inning, when he allowed a leadoff single to Joc Pederson and walked A.J. Pollock with two outs. However, he retired Cody Bellinger on a fly to center field and sailed along until he was removed for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the fifth. Anderson has a 3.00 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP this season, and it's not currently clear when he will be called on to make another start.

Manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Anderson would serve as the Brewers' starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was always viewed as the leading candidate to enter the rotation when Freddy Peralta (shoulder) was moved to the injured list Tuesday, but it wasn't known whether the Brewers would use the right-hander as a traditional starter or as the primary pitcher behind an opener. Counsell has now provided more clarify regarding the Brewers' plans, but the decision probably won't have much of an impact on Anderson's overall workload Saturday. Anderson has topped out at 43 pitches during his five relief appearances this season and was used out of the bullpen four days ago, so it would be surprising if he worked deep into his first start of 2019.

Anderson is expected to serve as the primary pitcher for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, although he may not start, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milwaukee isn't expected to call up any additional pitching for the clash, and it looks as though skipper Craig Counsell will treat it as a bullpen game, with Anderson at the center of it all. The Brewers used openers at various times down the stretch of the 2018 campaign and in the postseason, so they're no stranger to the concept of an opener. Expect Anderson to handle the bulk of Saturday's innings, even if he doesn't start the contest.