Joe Smith (oblique) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday. Smith is behind the rest of the Indians' pitchers, but it sounds like his injury is no longer an issue this point. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.

Joe Smith (oblique) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. Smith is still a little behind schedule, but it appears the oblique is no longer an issue and he'll have no trouble getting ready for Opening Day. "This was like his first day of spring training," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "In two days he'll throw a 30-pitch bullpen."

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch Tuesday and is scheduled to throw off a mound Wednesday. Smith fell a bit behind the other pitchers in camp after he suffered a left oblique injury last week, but he's progressing nicely. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.

Joe Smith (oblique) pronounced himself "ready to go" after playing catch for the second straight day Saturday. Smith had been dealing with a tweaked oblique, but it appears to be a non-issue at this point. "He's going exactly as we hoped," said Indians manager Terry Francona. "He'll be just fine."

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch from up to a distance of 75 feet on Thursday and felt good. Smith is currently dealing with a left oblique injury, but it's not a major concern. He'll take the day off on Thursday and continue to progress on Friday.

Joe Smith is behind the rest of the pitchers in Indians' camp due to a left oblique injury. MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that he'll be sidelined anywhere from one to two weeks. Smith posted a 2.01 ERA and 45/21 K/BB ratio over 67 innings last season and figures to pitch in a set-up role in 2013.

The Indians and RHP Joe Smith have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million contract. Smith earned a salary of $870,000 last season while posting a 2.01 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45/21 K/BB ratio across 67 innings. He'll serve as a setup man again in 2012.