Duffy (forearm) struck out two batters in one scoreless inning with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy had previously pitched in two ACL contests, and this was his first outing with the Single-A Quakes. The veteran hurler is working his way back from a left forearm flexor strain that has kept him out of action since last July. There is hope that he can join the Dodgers' bullpen sometime around mid-September.

Duffy (forearm) pitched Saturday in the Arizona Complex League and could still be an option for the Dodgers later this season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He reportedly had a setback earlier this month, but that was apparently just some soreness, according to manager Dave Roberts, and Duffy is right back to pitching in games. Expectations should be tempered, but if Duffy is able to get fully stretched out while showing his normal stuff, it's possible he could be fantasy relevant over the final weeks of the season.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Duffy (forearm) suffered a setback and that it's "pretty unlikely" the left-hander returns this season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A return in 2022 hasn't been completely ruled out for the 33-year-old, but the setback is apparently significant enough to potentially end his season. Duffy was traded from Kansas City to Los Angeles at the trade deadline last year and re-signed during the offseason, but he has yet to see game action for the Dodgers while recovering from the left forearm flexor strain, and he may not debut for the team this year.

Duffy (forearm) could go on a rehab assignment in a couple weeks, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been facing hitters in Arizona and his fastball velocity is 92-93 mph, according to Harris. Duffy has been a quality pitcher when fully healthy, so if can make it all the way through a rehab assignment and there is an opening in the Dodgers' rotation, it's possible he could be a fantasy-viable option in September.

Duffy (forearm) recently started a throwing program but has yet to work off a mound, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy remains sidelined by the left forearm flexor strain he suffered last July, but his return to throwing is a positive step for his recovery. It figures to take him awhile to build up his workload before progressing to mound work, and the veteran left-hander isn't expected back until at least June.

Duffy (forearm) agreed to a one-year contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline in 2021, though he never appeared for the team due to a forearm injury. He is still recovering from the issue, but is expected to return to the mound by June, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Duffy has served almost exclusively as a starter throughout his career, but his most likely fit in Los Angeles is as a reliever.

Duffy (forearm) suffered a setback during Friday's bullpen session, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts called Friday's throwing session a "big one," but Duffy is now facing another shutdown following his setback. As a result, it's unlikely that the southpaw will be able to return by the end of the regular season.

Duffy (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy resumed throwing off a mound last weekend, and manager Dave Roberts called Friday's throwing session a "big one." The left-hander has been sidelined since mid-July due to a left flexor strain, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him progress to facing hitters soon if Friday's bullpen goes well. He's unlikely to require much time to build up his workload since he's slated to serve as a long reliever once he's activated.

Duffy (forearm) completed a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to throw another in the near future, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts indicated less than a week ago that the left-hander was a couple weeks away from throwing off a mound, but that was proven incorrect by Sunday's bullpen session. Duffy could progress to participating in a simulated game if the next bullpen session goes well.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Duffy (forearm) is still multiple weeks away from throwing off a mound, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was acquired from the Royals in late July despite landing on the injured list with a left flexor strain just nine days earlier. The southpaw has taken longer than expected to recover, and Roberts' latest update indicates that he won't start a rehab assignment until mid-September at the earliest. Given that timeline, Duffy may not pitch again during the regular season, but he should be a postseason bullpen option so long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks.