Nottingham (thumb) has resumed catching bullpen sessions, but he's expected to open the season on the 10-day injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nottingham has experienced a few minor setbacks in his recovery from the surgery he underwent on his left thumb in late December, so the Brewers appear inclined to take it slowly with the 25-year-old to begin the season. Though Nottingham has yet to catch in a game situation, he's seen action as a designated hitter in Cactus League contests, going 1-for-10 with a home run. Nottingham's likely move to the IL clears the way for Manny Pina to break camp with the Brewers as the No. 2 catcher behind Omar Narvaez.

Nottingham (thumb) will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter and will bat ninth Sunday in Milwaukee's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Nottingham will be making his spring debut after the Brewers brought him along slowly to start camp while he worked back from December surgery on his left thumb. Though the thumb no longer appears to be troubling Nottingham at the plate, he'll have to prove he can handle catching duties without issue in order to make a run at an Opening Day roster spot.

Nottingham (thumb) will take some at-bats in an intrasquad game Friday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is still not ready to catch in games while recovering from left thumb surgery, but this is an encouraging step. Nottingham projects to open the year in extended spring training, as Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina seem to have a pretty firm hold on the top two spots on the depth chart at catcher.

Nottingham (thumb) took batting practice Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nottingham has been brought along slowly to start camp after undergoing thumb surgery in late December. His status for Opening Day remains up in the air. Nottingham is out of options, so he'll have to beat out Omar Narvaez or Manny Pina for a roster spot or be exposed to waivers.

Nottingham (thumb) has yet to resume baseball activities and has no timetable for his return, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported earlier in February the 25-year-old was expected to be back on the field March, 1, but that's unlikely if he has yet to begin participating in baseball activities. Nottingham underwent surgery on his left thumb in late December and is potentially in danger of missing Opening Day.

Nottingham (thumb) is expected to be back on the field on March 1, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nottingham injured his left thumb during a Wild Card game against the Dodgers and later underwent surgery in December. The procedure will slightly delay his start to camp, though he may still have time to ramp up for Opening Day. There's no guarantee he wins a job, however, as Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina (knee) are also on the roster.

Nottingham had successful surgery on his left thumb Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old appeared to sustain the injury during the loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 of the Wild Card Round, though it's unclear why he waited until now to receive the surgery. Regardless, Nottingham will have less than two months to recover before the expected start of spring training in February.

Nottingham exited Thursday's game against the Dodgers after appearing to suffer an injury to his left hand in the bottom of the sixth, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

The backstop immediately grabbed his left hand after receiving a pitch from Josh Hader before Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate. Nottingham will be further evaluated to determine the severity of the injury.

Nottingham is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old started five of the final seven games of the season, but he'll be on the bench for the playoff opener. Nottingham had a .736 OPS in 54 plate appearances this season, but Omar Narvaez will start behind the plate in Game 1.

Nottingham isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Nottingham wasn't in the lineup for Friday's matinee, and he'll take a seat once again for Saturday's tilt. Omar Narvaez will start in his place behind the dish.