Jason Hammel said Tuesday that his right knee feels fine. Good news after Hammel threw 73 pitches over five innings Monday in a simulated game. He could be available to return as soon as Saturday for a potential matchup in the ALDS.

Jason Hammel (knee) threw 73 pitches over five innings Monday in a simulated game. He won't be available to pitch until a potential date in the ALDS on Saturday at the earliest, but the Orioles are encouraged by his progress. Hammel hasn't pitched since he aggravated his surgically-repaired right knee on September 11.

Jason Hammel (knee) will pitch in a simulated game Monday and could return to the Orioles later in the week. Hammel has remained hopeful that he would be able to return to action before the end of the regular season, and the right-hander will hit that goal as long as Monday's outing goes well. He could be a great asset if the Orioles make it to the divisional round of the playoffs.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter is hopeful that Jason Hammel (knee) will be able to throw 4-6 innings during a simulated game on Monday or Tuesday. This would put him on track to start during the division series, assuming the Orioles make it that far. Hammel hasn't pitched since aggravating his surgically-repaired right knee on September 11.

Jason Hammel (knee) could throw a simulated game in the instructional league on Monday or Tuesday. Hammel threw another bullpen session Friday where he got up and down multiple times to simulate innings. He had a setback with his surgically-repaired knee earlier this month, but still hopes to be available for the postseason.

Jason Hammel (knee) threw another bullpen session Friday. Hammel got up and down three times to simulate innings, so it was actually more like a simulated game. The 30-year-old will not pitch again in the regular season, but hopes to contribute if the O's make the playoffs.

Jason Hammel (knee) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday. Hammel threw a 35-pitch session Tuesday without any issues. He won't make it back before the end of the regular season, but the Orioles are hopeful of him being part of the postseason rotation.

Jason Hammel (knee) threw a bullpen session Tuesday. Hammel tossed 35 pitches and didn't feel discomfort until his final few deliveries. The 30-year-old right-hander called it an "encouraging" step forward and remains hopeful of returning to action in the playoffs.

Jason Hammel (knee) is still experiencing discomfort in his knee, but remains optimistic that he will be able to return before the end of the season. He is currently playing catch every other day, but still looks like a long-shot to contribute before the end of the regular season. Hammell added that he won't throw a pitch until he's completely pain free. There's a chance he could make it back for the playoffs, should the Orioles hold on to the Wild Card spot.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Jason Hammel (knee) is taking it "slow" in his recovery. Showalter remains optimistic that Hammel can return later this month for the Orioles, but he's not setting a timetable. The right-hander aggravated his surgically-repaired right knee earlier this month in his second start back from the disabled list.