Nelson remains limited to throwing off flat ground while he continues to recover from September shoulder surgery, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Nelson having yet to resume mound work approximately two and a half months into the season, it appears safe to conclude that he won't be an option for the Brewers until after the All-Star break. The Brewers haven't suggested that Nelson has endured any major hiccups in his rehab, but it appears the team is inclined to proceed cautiously with the prized right-hander, who emerged as the staff ace last season with a 3.49 ERA and 199 strikeouts in 175.1 innings.

Nelson (shoulder) resumed playing catch Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He took a 10-day break from throwing after a check-in with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and will have to work his way back up to throwing from 150 feet. His timeline is pretty fuzzy, but a return around the All-Star break remains a possibility.

Nelson will be shut down for the next 10 days after meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, during which it was determined the pitcher's surgically-repaired shoulder is doing just fine, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following Nelson's mini-rest period -- which isn't a setback or sign of any issues -- the right-hander will resume throwing from longer distances before increasing his activity to the next level. It appears as though he remains on track for a return near the All-Star Break, but a better timetable should come into focus once he's able to partake in mound work.

Nelson will undergo a check-up on his surgically-repaired shoulder during a visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

No setbacks have been reported during Nelson's recovery, so this does not appear to be anything more than a means of determining exactly where he stands via the doctor who performed Nelson's surgery last fall. Nelson has been throwing from 150 feet for a couple weeks, and it's possible he could be cleared to increase the intensity of his workouts if no issues are discovered during Thursday's check-up. Regardless what happens Thursday, though, Nelson still has several hurdles to cross before he is ready to pitch for the Brewers again.

Nelson (shoulder) continues to throw off flat ground at around 150 feet and should be cleared for mound work in the near future, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. "We're just looking to see consistency," Nelson said. "What we want is 5-to-6 good days [of flat-ground throwing] in a row. It doesn't make sense to do a bullpen [session] before that."

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Nelson has yet to graduate to bullpen sessions in his recovery from shoulder surgery shouldn't be viewed as a setback for the right-hander, who indicated that he's still progressing ahead of schedule. Building up to mound work was always meant to be a gradual process for Nelson, so the Brewers won't rush him back to the bump until his arm feels ready for more intensified throwing. Nelson remains without a clear timetable for a return, though the Brewers expect him to resurface as a fixture atop the rotation at some point this summer.

Nelson (shoulder) is getting close to being ready to throw bullpen sessions, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

It's not exactly clear where Nelson stands in his recovery from shoulder surgery, as he has not yet been able to do any more than mimic throwing from a bullpen mound without a baseball being involved. However, things are seemingly moving in the right direction, as no setbacks have been reported along the way. Nelson still has too many steps to go in the process to provide an accurate estimate at his return date, but that will become much clearer once he is cleared to throw baseballs -- and not just air -- from a mound.

Nelson (shoulder) continues to progress in his recovery from September shoulder surgery, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson has been primarily limited to long toss recently, but the hope is that he'll be able to resume mound work before April is over. "It's a progression and you've got to go through steps," manager Craig Counsell said. Look for a clearer timetable for his return to emerge once he ramps up his throwing program.

Nelson was moved to the 60-day DL prior to Friday's game.

EDGE Analysis

This was strictly a procedural move in order to add Dan Jennings to the active roster. Nelson will likely remain on the shelf until July while working his way back from shoulder surgery he underwent this past September.

Nelson (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Nelson is expected to be sidelined until July while recovering from September shoulder surgery. The Brewers' ace has been slowly increasing his throwing distance and is hoping to return to mound work in late April. A more concrete return date should emerge when he progresses further in his rehab.

Nelson (shoulder) has increased his throwing program to 105 feet and is planning on moving up to 120 feet prior to Opening Day, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's move up to 120 feet will be pivotal in determining an accurate return date for the right-hander. Once he's able to take the next step, he will remain at that distance for a couple weeks in order to see how his arm reacts. If all goes well Nelson could resume mound work around late-April. Beyond that, the Brewers haven't publicly stated any sort of timetable, but there have been reports that he may not return until early July. Expect another update on his status in the coming weeks.