Strickland (lat) threw off the bullpen mound Wednesday and is expected to ramp up his efforts Saturday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland was already slated for a bullpen session Saturday, but the fact he was already able to get back on a mound Wednesday was a welcome development. The veteran had progressed to throwing at 200 feet on flat ground as recently as Tuesday, so his recovery seems to finally be picking up significant steam. Despite recent progress, Strickland still figures to be several weeks away from a return, considering the forthcoming All-Star break and the fact he'll require a multi-appearance rehab assignment prior to activation.

Strickland (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland extended his long toss to 200 feet Tuesday to clear the way for his return to mound work. The 30-year-old will likely require a rehab assignment before returning to the majors after missing three months with the right lat strain, but if all goes well he could seemingly be activated in mid-July.

Strickland (lat) has been playing catch almost every day in Seattle, and manager Scott Servais stated Sunday the reliever is throwing at "120-to-130 feet," Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland took Sunday off after putting in plenty of work this past week, and he's encouragingly remained free of setbacks throughout that span. The right-hander is likely getting very close to a bullpen session, a step he'd already exceeded in early June before suffering a setback.

Strickland (lat) played catch prior to Friday's game and the session reportedly went very well, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland resumed throwing this past week after pausing his program due to fluid buildup in his lat. The veteran reliever eventually underwent a draining procedure that alleviated his discomfort, and he's now been able to play catch again without setbacks. Strickland is likely to continue ramping his throwing up over the next several days in an attempt to make a return at some point in July.

Strickland (lat), who was initially slated to resume throwing Friday, will instead play catch Monday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There wasn't any reported setback with Strickland, so the Mariners likely just wanted to give the veteran a couple of extra days of rest before he picked up a baseball again. Strickland continues to aim for a return at some point prior to the All-Star break, with a multi-appearance minor-league rehab assignment very likely in the cards for him prior to activation.

Strickland (lat) is likely to resume some light throwing Friday after suffering a setback last weekend, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "I won't have to go back to square one, because the strength and everything is still there, they're just hoping that pulling this fluid will get me over that hump and stop putting pressure on that tendon," Strickland said. "It's a process. I started throwing BP and felt it. I wasn't ready yet."

EDGE Analysis

The fluid drain Strickland alludes to occurred earlier this week after the veteran reliever felt some soreness during a live batting practice Sunday. Strickland had a second platelet-rich plasma injection this week to promote the healing process, and the scheduled restart of his throwing program should reveal whether it's having its desired effect.

Strickland (lat) underwent an MRI this week which came back clean, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland suffered a setback in his recovery from a lat strain last Sunday, causing him to pause his throwing program, but he's seemingly escaped serious injury. The reliever is expected to resume throwing within the next few days.

Strickland (lat) felt some soreness during a live batting practice session Sunday and will pause his throwing program for at least a few days, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strickland has been out since the end of March with a lat strain. He'd appeared to be close to a rehab assignment, but that plan will be put on hold for now. The severity of the setback is not yet clear.

Strickland (lat) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Everything went well, clearing the way for Strickland to face hitters over the weekend for the first time since landing on the injured list at the end of March. Assuming the right-hander gets through Sunday's live BP session with no issues, he'll be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma sometime next week. Seeing as Strickland has been sidelined for most of the season with a Grade 2 lat strain, he'll likely need to make multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Mariners.

Strickland (lat) will throw live batting practice Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

If everything goes off without a hitch Sunday, Strickland will be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. The reliever has been sidelined for most of the season with a Grade 2 lat strain, so he'll likely require a handful of rehab appearances before being cleared to return.