Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw another simulated game Friday. It will come after a successful two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. There's no timetable for Affeldt's return, but he seems likely to be back before long.

Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw a simulated inning on Tuesday afternoon. Affeldt has been throwing off a bullpen mound for two weeks and should be ready to rejoin the Giants' relief corps within the next seven days. The left-hander has been out since July 21 due to a left groin strain.

Jeremy Affeldt (groin) could face hitters early next week. Affeldt threw off a mound on Saturday for the first time since landing on the disabled list. He'll throw another bullpen session Monday and could take the next step shortly after that. He's looking at an early September return.

Jeremy Affeldt (groin) threw off a mound on Saturday. It's the first time he's done so since landing on the DL over a month ago with a strained groin. Affeldt's next step hasn't been determined yet, but it's reasonable to assume that he could be activated early next month as long as he can avoid a setback.

Jeremy Affeldt (groin) played light catch on Thursday. It's the first time he's thrown since landing on the disabled list last month with a strained groin. "It was just step and throw. I didn't really activate anything," Affeldt said. "We didn't try to test it. But it felt pretty good." Affeldt isn't expected back until September.

Jeremy Affeldt is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a moderate left groin strain. It's expected to be closer to six weeks than four. Affeldt revealed that he's been pitching with groin soreness for a couple weeks and had to leave Saturday's appearance after aggravating the injury. The Giants will still have a couple lefties in the pen with Javier Lopez and Jose Mijares, but losing Affeldt is obviously a blow.

Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. Affeldt had to leave Saturday's appearance with the injury. There's no word yet on how long he'll be sidelined, but it's certainly something that could take longer than two weeks. Jean Machi has taken his spot on the roster.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated after Saturday's game that Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is likely to be placed on the disabled list. Affeldt left the outing with a left groin strain. "That's a dangerous area," the manager said. The Giants will still have a couple lefties in the pen without Affeldt, but losing him is obviously a blow.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Jeremy Affeldt will handle most of the eighth inning duties while Santiago Casilla (knee) is sidelined. Casilla will undergo surgery on his knee Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined until around the All-Star break, so the Giants will have to make due without him for a while. Affeldt, who turns 34 in June, owns 2.35 ERA and 9/8 K/BB ratio in 15 1/3 innings this season. Chad Gaudin and Jean Machi, both right-handers, should also see work in the seventh and eighth innings.

Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list. Affeldt missed the last two and a half weeks with a strained oblique. He returns to a 5.79 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over six appearances.