Evan Gattis (oblique) will likely begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett. Gattis has been sidelined since June 17 with a strained oblique, but he began taking batting practice early this week and is now ready to test himself in game action. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Braves right after the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list. David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Gattis was "crushing baseballs" and "showing no sign of injury or rust." He's aiming to return right after the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) took swings off a tee and hit balls flipped to him by a coach on Monday. Gattis also continued his running and throwing drills. Barring any setbacks, he could be cleared to take batting practice when the Braves return home Thursday. He's going to need a minor league rehab assignment, so look for him to be activated after the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) is not expected to take batting practice until at least Thursday. Gattis ran and threw for the second straight day Saturday and will be given a day of rest Sunday. Though he's come along nicely of late, he will not be activated prior to the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) continued to ramp up baseball activities on Friday, including throwing for the first time since his injury. Gattis also ran and took some more intensive swings off a tee. It's not clear when he'll go out on a minor league rehab assignment, but he's getting close.

Evan Gattis (oblique) took 20-25 swings off a tee on Thursday with no issues. Gattis was shut down for two weeks with an oblique strain, but he's beginning to ramp up baseball activities. The 26-year-old slugger could be back before the All-Star break if he can avoid setbacks.

Evan Gattis (oblique) was not cleared for baseball activities on Tuesday by Braves team doctors. Gattis has now been idle for two weeks because of an oblique strain. The 26-year-old slugger is no longer expected to return to the Braves before the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) is hoping to be cleared to resume baseball activities this Tuesday. Gattis has been idle for over 10 days with an oblique strain. He'll finally try to make some progress this week. The slugger should be back before the All-Star break.

Evan Gattis (oblique) is still not ready for baseball activities. Gattis was placed on the disabled list 10 days ago, but the Braves are taking it easy with him. It appears unlikely he'll be activated when he's first eligible.

Evan Gattis (oblique) has yet to resume baseball activities. Despite this, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez is still hopeful that Gattis will be ready for activation not long after his two weeks are up. Gattis is eligible to return on July 3.