McFarland (knee) will throw a two-inning simulated game Friday and will likely be activated off the DL thereafter, Steve Melewski of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday appears to be the final checkpoint in McFarland's recovery from a knee injury that he suffered last week. Ashur Tolliver has been recalled by the Orioles to serve as their left-handed specialist in the pen following Brian Matusz's departure, but if he struggles, McFarland would be a potential candidate to be called up once his knee issue is officially behind him.