Jeffress (shoulder) is expected to open the season on the injured list, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported a couple weeks ago that Jeffress would likely open the season on the injured list, and he has not made significant progress since, so that belief remains valid with Opening Day just a few days away. While Jeffress will likely miss the start of the season, the Brewers are hoping that he will be able to make his season debut at some point before April ends. Fellow reliever Corey Knebel is also likely to miss the start of the season, which should give Josh Hader, and possibly another reliever or two, more opportunities for saves early on.

Jeffress (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress is working back from a shoulder injury and appears to remain on track for a mid-to-late April return. With the news of Corey Knebel (elbow) likely being sidelined for an extended time, Jeffress could be in line for some save opportunities when he is ready to return to action.

Manager Craig Counsell said Jeffress (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress is making solid progress as he works back from a bout of shoulder soreness, but Counsell confirmed Tuesday that the right-hander won't have enough time to get up to speed before the start of the season. With Jeffress expected to open the year on the injured list, Josh Hader and Alex Claudio, among others, will be tasked with primary setup duties. The veteran reliever will continue to work in Arizona until he's cleared for game action.

Jeffress (shoulder) will likely open the year on the injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is off Wednesday but will resume playing catch Thursday. McCalvy notes that it is not a lock that Jeffress will open the year on the injured list, but that logic dictates he won't have enough time to get up to speed by the time Opening Day gets here. While Jeffress saved 15 games last year, the expectation is that he will revert back to a right-handed setup role in 2019.

Jeffress (shoulder) is expected to resume playing catch Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress took a break from throwing over the last few days in order to participate in a shoulder strengthening program, which is apparently going well. The 31-year-old is still aiming to be ready to go for Opening Day, but can't afford any more setbacks if that is to remain a realistic possibility.

Jeffress (shoulder) may not be ready for Opening Day, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress, who is dealing with shoulder weakness, will be withheld from throwing for the rest of the week while he works on strengthening his shoulder. Manager Craig Counsell said there is still time to get Jeffress ready for Opening Day, but admitted they are cutting it close with just three weeks to go. At this point, Jeffress opening the year on the injured list seems like a very real possibility.

Jeffress has been dealing with weakness in his shoulder, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why Jeffress was removed from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks after three pitches. The veteran reliever made it seem like the removal was precautionary; he said that he's not dealing with any pain, adding that there are "no heroes" in early March. Jeffress will take some time to rest before the Brewers determine his next step. As of now, the right-hander is not scheduled for any tests.

Jeffress left Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent injury after throwing just three pitches, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specific nature of Jeffress' injury is unclear, though a shoulder problem is likely, as he'd been held back by shoulder soreness at the start of camp. Wednesday's outing was his spring debut, so the fact that he was only able to throw three pitches before exiting is certainly a concern. Jeffress was expected to fill a setup role in front of Corey Knebel and perhaps steal the occasional save chance, so an extended absence would likely solidify Knebel's role at the back of the Brewers' bullpen.

Jeffress (shoulder) is slated to pitch in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress will make his first appearance of the spring after shoulder soreness delayed his entry into the Brewers' pitching schedule. Jhoulys Chacin will start for Milwaukee on Wednesday, with all of Jeffress, Josh Hader, Corey Knebel, Jacob Barnes, Adrian Houser and Burch Smith set to follow in some order and cover around one inning apiece.

Jeffress (shoulder) is expected to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against Arizona, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoulder soreness has held Jeffress back early in camp, though the issue had always been considered a minor one. Barring setbacks, Jeffress will have three weeks of game action to get ready for Opening Day, so his status for the start of the season doesn't appear to be in doubt.