Hoffman (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lancaster on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been out since early March with this injury, but it seems like he's progressing nicely in his rehab program. Given his absence, Hoffman will likely require a few starts in the minors in order to build back up to a starter's workload. After that, he'll push for a major-league rotation spot.

Hoffman (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Friday at the Rockies' facilities in Arizona, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman was scratched from a start during spring training back on March 4, but it seems like he's nearing a return to game action. If all goes well in Friday's session, the pitching prospect is expected to embark on a rehab assignment with High-A Lancaster. He'll likely need a couple rehab starts in order to build back up to a starter's workload.

Hoffman (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This is not surprising, as he has been dealing with shoulder soreness since early March. There is no firm timetable for Hoffman's return, so consider him out indefinitely for now.

Hoffman (shoulder) is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The pitching prospect has been out of commission since early March due to shoulder soreness. Since he's not expected to return to some form of game action until sometime in April, it makes a lot of sense for the team to simply open up his roster spot to begin the year. With Hoffman starting the season on the disabled list, Kyle Freeland will grab the fifth starter role while Antonio Senzatela begins the season as a long reliever in the big leagues.

Hoffman (shoulder) expects to pitch in some sort of game action in April, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman has been limited to two outings this spring due to shoulder soreness, but the team reports that he is almost ready to throw bullpen sessions again. The Rockies didn't specify whether the game appearances in April would be in the form of a minor-league rehab assignment or a full-blown minor-league option, but things should become clearer once his return comes closer.

Hoffman (shoulder) is not expected to be ready to go by the start of the regular season, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue that forced the right-hander out of action Sunday was dubbed as shoulder soreness, but it seems like the issue is a bit worse than initially expected. Reports say that Hoffman's health is improving, however. "We're just taking it really slow," Hoffman stated. "I'd rather be healthy down the stretch than push it too hard right now." This likely takes him out of contention for the Rockies' final rotation spot to begin the season, seemingly leaving Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela as the final two arms duking it out for the fifth starter role. Hoffman could pitch his way into a more prominent role later on if his shoulder problems subside.

Hoffman was removed from a scheduled appearance Sunday due to shoulder soreness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman had been in line to compete for one of the final rotation spots in Colorado, though it doesn't sound as if this minor setback will put that in jeopardy yet. Manager Bud Black called Hoffman's removal "precautionary," so check back on his status in a few days time.

Hoffman will compete for the Rockies' final rotation spot this spring, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this time, the top four spots in the rotation seem to belong to Jon Gray, German Marquez, Tyler Anderson and Chad Bettis. This leaves one spot for either Hoffman, Kyle Freeland or Antonio Senzatela. Hoffman certainly has the most prospect pedigree of the trio, although his numbers in the majors have left much to be desired. The 25-year-old holds a career 5.65 ERA and 1.53 WHIP to go with a 7.2 K/9. His FIP is 50 points lower than his ERA, but his struggles at Coors Field and his control issues the past two years make him a risky bet heading into 2018. He'll need to pitch well this spring to crack the big-league roster.

Hoffman finished the regular season with a 5.89 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP in 99.1 innings pitched.

EDGE Analysis

The former pitching prospect struggled mightily following his September callup, sporting a 12.91 ERA and a 2.48 WHIP in 7.2 innings in relief. Hoffman's future still lies in the rotation, but he doesn't strike out enough batters to make up for his control issues. He needs to have a strong showing in spring training to ensure he remains in the Rockies' future plans, otherwise German Marquez and Kyle Freeland will continue to keep him out of the rotation.

Hoffman was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman returns to the big-league club with the expansion of the roster, and could potentially make his way back into the rotation in the near future. Manager Bud Black hasn't addressed the situation as of yet, but the right-hander has made 16 starts for Colorado this season, with the latest coming against the Braves on Aug. 17.