Kaprielian (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance at Low-A Stockton on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian tossed 45 pitches during a simulated game Sunday, and his next appearance will come in a minor-league matchup. It wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander make several rehab appearances to build up, but he's trending toward a potential return to the major-league club in late April or early May.

Karprielian (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during a sim game at the Athletics' minor-league complex in Arizona on Sunday and is slated to pitch again Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He was really happy and excited," manager Mark Kotsay said. "Kap's right on track. The mentality is one day at a time. [Sunday] was a good day."

EDGE Analysis

With Kaprielian's Sunday session having gone smoothly. the right-hander is likely to pitch that next outing at one of the organization's minor-league affiliates. If his rehabilitation continues free of setbacks, Kaprielian appears to be on track to make his season debut by the end of April.

Kaprielian (shoulder) will throw three simulated innings Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian has been dealing with AC joint irritation since early in camp. While that will cost him at least the few weeks of the season, he's been making steady progress. He'll continue stretching out at the team's spring training complex before embarking on a rehab assignment.

The Athletics placed Kaprielian (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian's move to the IL was a formality after he didn't make any Cactus League appearances following his diagnosis of AC joint inflammation in his right shoulder early in spring training. The 28-year-old was able to complete a 30-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, so he could be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week if his shoulder continues to respond well. He'll likely need at least two or three outings in the minors to get fully stretched out for starting duty with the big club.

Kaprielian (shoulder) faced hitters Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian will miss the start of the season while recovering from AC joint irritation, but he's taking steps in the right direction and could be ready to go before the end of April. He threw 30 pitches Tuesday, with his fastball sitting between 93 and 95 miles per hour.

Kaprielian (shoulder) will begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas but could rejoin the Athletics by the end of April, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian has had no apparent setbacks in his throwing sessions, but he'll get eased into action against Triple-A competition before getting the call back to the majors. Once he's returned to health, the promising right-hander is likely to slot into the No. 2 spot in the rotation now that Sean Manaea has been traded to the Padres.

Kaprielian (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Saturday and responded well to the throwing workout, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander is scheduled to throw off a mound again Tuesday while he continues to build up after a bout with AC joint irritation in his shoulder delayed him to begin spring training. Because he has yet to face hitters in camp, Kaprielian is set to open the season on the 10-day injured list, but the fact that he hasn't been shut down from throwing suggests he'll avoid a lengthy absence. He could be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after Oakland opens its regular season April 8 in Philadelphia.

Kaprielian is taking steps in his recovery from AC joint irritation but won't be ready to pitch in an MLB game before late April, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The oft-injured righty is beginning the season on the wrong foot, but he at least hasn't been completely shut down. He'll throw off a mound Friday and will advance to live batting practice in early April. A minor-league rehab stint is expected to follow, which means he'll miss at least two or three turns in the major-league rotation to open the year.

Kaprielian is dealing with AC joint irritation and will be a couple weeks behind schedule this spring, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries have been a major part of the story of Kaprielian's career thus far, as he's only thrown 225 total professional innings since being drafted back in 2015. Over half of those came in 2021, including 119.1 at the major-league level, during which he posted a 4.07 ERA. Assuming his current issue only winds up delaying him by a few weeks, he's in line to be a key member of the Athletics' rotation.

Manager Bob Melvin announced Tuesday that Kaprielian is no longer slated to start Thursday against Seattle and that the right-hander is likely to move to the bullpen going forward, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprielian was originally scheduled to move to the bullpen last week, but with Daulton Jefferies (elbow) landing on the IL, he remained in the rotation to start Saturday against the Angels. The right-hander posted his strongest outing since late July, allowing just two hits while fanning five across six scoreless innings. While Melvin wouldn't commit 100 percent to him moving to a relief role with Chris Bassitt (face) set to be activated from the IL on Thursday, such a move makes sense considering that Kaprielian has tossed 116 innings this season after failing to reach the 40-inning mark in his previous six professional seasons.