Eickhoff (lat) will be called up when rosters expand Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff has been out all season after experiencing multiple setbacks while recovering from a preseason lat strain. He seems ready to go finally, having gotten up to 83 pitches in his most recent rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll be pitching in relief when he returns to the majors, though he'd likely be the first option if the Phillies require a spot start or a replacement in the rotation.

Eickhoff (lat) threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff had a relatively uneventful outing, requiring 83 pitches to get through the six frames. This is a big step forward after reports surfaced saying he was still experiencing tingling in his fingers when he pitched. The stats certainly haven't suggested anything is still wrong, as the right-hander holds a 1.83 ERA while striking out almost a batter per inning in five rehab starts. He still remains without a firm return timetable, though it seems like he is close to returning to the big-league club given how high his pitch count has gotten in recent rehab starts. His role upon his return is still murky however, as Zach Eflin, Nick Pivetta and Vince Velasquez seem to have the back-end rotation spots held down.

Eickhoff (lat) is still experiencing a tingling sensation in his fingers while he pitches, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The sensation had caused him to get shut down twice earlier in the season, though he's pitching through it this time after a mid-July cortisone shot lessened its impact. The issue is caused by the median nerve in his right wrist being compressed -- also known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Despite the issue, Eickhoff hopes to return in September, potentially in a bullpen capacity. He'll be reexamined in the offseason and may require surgery at that point.

Eickhoff (lat) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley Sunday and then another one Friday or Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff has been out all year after suffering multiple setbacks while recovering from a preseason lat strain which was initially described as mild. He appears to be finally nearing a return to Philadelphia, as he's expected to throw 75 pitches Sunday, nearly a full starters' workload, putting him on track to return in early September. Exactly what role he'll be in when he returns is not clear. He was projected as a mid-rotation starter for the Phillies before the start of the season, but Nick Pivetta, Vince Velasquez and Zach Eflin have pitched well enough that they seem to have the last three spots in the rotation locked down.

Eickhoff (lat) will make another rehab start for High-A Clearwater on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Eickhoff's third start for the Threshers, and he figures to keep ramping things up after throwing three innings his last time out (and two innings during his first rehab outing). The 28-year-old has been sidelined all season with a lat strain and a pair of setbacks, so he'll likely need multiple additional rehab appearances before being cleared to return.

Eickhoff (lat) resumed a rehab assignment at High-A Clearwater on Saturday, tossing two perfect frames in the affiliate's 1-0 win over Bradenton. He struck out two in the 21-pitch outing.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff was cleared to make the rehab appearance after a two-plus-month layoff. The right-hander's recovery from a lat strain has been delayed by a pair of instances in which he experienced tingling in his fingers while throwing, a symptom often indicative of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Fortunately for Eickhoff, doctors have ruled out that condition, so the 28-year-old will now be able to turn his focus to building up his arm in preparation for a return to the big club. Since Eickhoff has been sidelined all season and isn't a safe bet to give the Phillies quality innings once he's activated, the playoff-contending club may be unwilling to clear a spot in the rotation for him right away.

Eickhoff (lat) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The session will come in Clearwater, Florida, where Eickhoff hopes to remain for about two weeks including a rehab stint with the Phillies' High-A team. He hasn't pitched all year due to a lat strain and has had multiple setbacks, so it's difficult to trust that he'll be able to make it back this time around. The Phillies will hope that his latest cortisone injection will solve the tingling sensations in his fingers and allow him to finally work his way back to game action.

Eickhoff (lat) will receive a cortisone injection in his right wrist Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff had a setback in early July when he began to feel tingling in his fingers during a live batting practice session, which the cortisone will hopefully address. The 28-year-old has been sidelined with the right lat strain since mid-March and currently has no official timetable for his return.

Eickhoff suffered another setback while recovering from a lat strain, feeling tingling in his fingers during a live batting practice session Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff experienced a similar issue back in May, leading to him being shut down from throwing for nearly a month. The second setback puts his season in jeopardy, as he could be dealing with some sort of unidentified chronic issue. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome was ruled out last time he was shut down, but he's set to be examined again to determine the source of the issue. More information on his timeline should be available after the examination.

Eickhoff (lat) completed another bullpen session Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff has now completed two pain-free bullpen sessions this week and will head to High-A Clearwater with a session of live batting practice due next. The 28-year-old should require at least a few minor-league rehab starts and a return in mid-July still appears possible.