Harvey (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old has been sidelined since mid-March by a strained left oblique, but he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener versus Cleveland. Harvey is expected to be in the mix for save chances in Baltimore, though he could be eased in via lower-leverage spots after missing the first two months of the season.

Harvey (oblique) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list this weekend, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although manager Brandon Hyde didn't specify which day Harvey will be activated, the right-hander is nearing his 2021 debut after he missed the start of the year due to a strained left oblique. In four appearances (one start) during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, he's posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 6.1 innings. Harvey could be in the mix for save chances once he rejoins the major-league bullpen.

Harvey (oblique) has been performing well during his rehab assignment, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harvey has felt good after each of his first three rehab appearances, and manager Brandon Hyde said that the right-hander's velocity has been where the team wants it to be. Harvey is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list June 1, and it seems as though he could be back in action in the near future.

Harvey (oblique) felt good after his rehab appearance Sunday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harvey was shut down in mid-March due to a strained left oblique and has been on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2021 campaign. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two in two innings Sunday. Manager Brandon Hyde said that Harvey is slated to make a few more rehab appearances before he's eligible to come off the injured list June 1.

Harvey (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harvey once had a fair amount of prospect pedigree, but a long list of injuries have so far prevented him from establishing himself at the big-league level. The latest, a strained left oblique, shut him down in mid-March and sent him to the 60-day injured list. He'll be eligible to return at the end of the month, which should be right around the time Harvey's ready to go. Save chances can't be ruled out for Harvey, especially given the recent reports that Cesar Valdez could shift to more of a setup role, but we're still talking about a pitcher who has thrown just 15 career major-league innings, so the Orioles will likely be happy with whatever they can get from him.

Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) has checked out fine since he started pitching in simulated games in Florida last week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elias noted that Harvey's velocity has been up through his first two simulated games, a sign that the right-hander remains on track to be activated from the 60-day injured list when he's first eligible to return in late May, or soon thereafter. Harvey is expected to face hitters in a few more simulated games before reporting to a minor-league affiliate for a rehab assignment.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) is scheduled to begin pitching in simulated games in the upcoming days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since being shut down in mid-March with a left oblique strain, Harvey doesn't appear to have hit any snags in the recovery process. Hyde reiterated that the 26-year-old remains on track in his rehab program, and the expectation remains that Harvey will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May. Before the oblique injury surfaced in the spring, Harvey looked like a leading candidate to close games for Baltimore, but his absence has paved the way for Cesar Valdez to take over as the team's primary ninth-inning man. Through 14 appearances, Valdez has posted a 2.40 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while converting eight of 11 save chances. Barring a collapse over the next couple of weeks, Valdez will likely retain the job even after Harvey returns from the IL.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Harvey (oblique) remains on track to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

When Harvey was diagnosed with a left oblique strain in mid-March, the Orioles didn't wait long before placing him on the 60-day IL. Harvey's history of being a slow healer from the various injuries he's accumulated during his career may have played a factor in the decision to stash him on the 60-day IL rather than the 10-day IL, but the 26-year-old looks to be reversing that narrative this time around. He resumed a throwing program just over two weeks ago and appears to have escaped any setbacks thus far. Harvey will ramp up for the next few weeks and should fill a key role in the Baltimore bullpen once reinstated, but he may not get a look as the team's closer while Cesar Valdez continues to navigate the ninth inning effectively.

Harvey (oblique) was able to play catch Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harvey's ability to throw off flat ground represents his first tangible sign of progress since being shut down in mid-March with a severe left oblique strain. The Orioles placed Harvey on the 60-day injured list as a result, making him ineligible to rejoin the big club until at least the second half of May. Provided Harvey experiences no setbacks while building back up following the injury, he should be able to return from the IL in close to the minimum 60 days. Once activated, Harvey could re-enter the Orioles' closing picture.

Harvey (oblique) is expected to be ready to return by late May or early June, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harvey just can't catch a break with injuries, as he was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to the strained oblique he suffered Friday against the Phillies. It doesn't look as though he'll miss much more than the required 60 days, though his injury history doesn't provide any reason for confidence that he'll avoid setbacks. He still has closer upside when he eventually gets back into game action, especially as the Orioles don't have any obvious alternatives for the role, but it's hard to hold onto a pitcher with Harvey's track record who isn't even guaranteed to close when he eventually returns.