Kennedy threw a simulated game in Arizona on Tuesday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy is currently rehabbing from a strained left oblique at the team's spring training facilities. Tuesday marked his second simulated outing in the last week, bringing him one step closer to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment.

Kennedy (oblique) threw a 25-pitch simulated game Thursday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an encouraging step for Kennedy, who has been on the disabled list since July 11 with a left oblique strain. If he checks out OK in the coming days, the veteran right-hander could report to the team's spring training facilities to continue his rehab.

Kennedy (oblique) said Friday that "it could be quite awhile" before he returns to the mound for the Royals, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flanagan interpreted Kennedy's statements to mean that he is weeks away from being activated, which would likely sideline the right-hander until the middle of August. Kennedy didn't imply that there was any sort of setback, just that the strained oblique will take longer to heal than previously anticipated. Look for a definitive timetable to arise once he's able to resume baseball activities in the near future.

Kennedy (oblique) will remain out just 5-to-7 days more days, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is good news for the Royals, as Kennedy should be activated off the disabled list right after the All-Star break. His oblique injury was located mainly in one area, so the issue didn't take nearly as long to heal as in other oblique injuries. Expect him to pitch in Kansas City's first series following the break.

Kennedy was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to a left oblique strain.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy re-aggravated an oblique injury during his first outing back from the DL on Tuesday. The right-hander was forced to exit after just three innings of work against the Twins, but he claimed that the tightness he felt in his left side was in a lower spot than the previous injury which landed him on the shelf earlier this month. Kennedy should be able to return shortly after the All-Star break, though a definitive timetable should come into focus in the near future. In a corresponding move, Jason Adam was called back up from the minors.

Kennedy experienced tightness in his left side and exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after three innings, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy landed on the disabled list following his previous start (June 29) with a left oblique strain, and this appears to be a re-aggravation of that same injury. The 33-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and was previously expected to take the hill again Sunday, but it wouldn't be surprising if the Royals exercise caution this time around and rest him until after the All-Star break, depending on the severity of the injury.

Kennedy (oblique) was activated from the disabled list and will start Tuesday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kennedy will return to oppose Aaron Slegers after missing the minimum 10 days with the oblique injury. Kennedy's strikeout rate has rebounded from last year, but he continues to struggle mightily with the long ball -- he has a 1.67 HR/9 this season, his fourth consecutive season with a mark above 1.50. He's a high-risk option from start to start.

Kennedy (oblique) will start Tuesday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals are expected to formally activate Kennedy from the 10-day disabled list a few hours prior to the 8:10 p.m. EDT first pitch. Kennedy missed just one turn through the rotation due to the left oblique strain, with the Royals calling up Trevor Oaks from Triple-A Omaha to make a spot start in the right-hander's stead July 4.

Kennedy (oblique) will likely start Tuesday's game against the Twins, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This lines up with expectations, as he was slated to start a game in this series and Tuesday marks the first day he is eligible to come off the disabled list. Kennedy has a 5.11 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 84 strikeouts in 91.2 innings this season.

Kennedy (oblique) will be back in action against the Twins next week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy will only miss one start after suffering a left oblique strain against Seattle on June 29. Across 17 starts this year, Kennedy has posted 5.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with an 84:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings.