Josh Simpson RP SEA Fri 7/26/24 6:54 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) will throw a live bullpen session Saturday with Single-A Jupiter, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson has been cleared to face batters after completing a pair of bullpens within the last week. While he threw 35 pitches in his previous session, Simpson is expected to throw only 25 pitches Saturday. The southpaw underwent elbow surgery in late April, but he is expected to pitch again in 2024.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Tue 7/23/24 4:01 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tuesday's session marked Simpson's second bullpen since undergoing elbow surgery in late April. The lefty is expected to complete up to two more sessions before being cleared to face hitters and still appears multiple weeks away from being activated.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Thu 7/18/24 4:04 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session July 9, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson opened the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with left elbow neuritis, but he appeared to be tracking toward a brief stay on the shelf. However, after making a rehab appearance April 6, Simpson incurred a setback and ultimately underwent surgery later that month. Nearly three months later, Simpson is finally starting to make some real progress in the recovery process as he conducts his rehab at the Marlins' facility in Jupiter, Fla. He could be cleared to start facing hitters in live batting practice shortly after the All-Star break.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Tue 6/4/24 4:27 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) has started throwing, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson has been shut down since April, when he underwent surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his left elbow. However, he's begun throwing at Single-A Jupiter. He's on track to return in late July or early August.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Tue 4/23/24 12:28 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair the ulnar nerve in his left elbow, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's expected to be around three months before Simpson will be ready to pitch in games again, so this will put him out at least until after the All-Star break. The southpaw initially suffered the injury during spring training and made an unsuccessful attempt at resting and rehabbing the injury before eventually opting for surgery.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Sat 4/20/24 12:10 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
The Marlins transferred Simpson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson started the season on the 15-day IL with left elbow ulnar neuritis. He made an appearance with Single-A Jupiter on April 6 and appeared close to returning to the Marlins' bullpen, but the left-hander hasn't pitched since that outing. Right-hander Kyle Tyler was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move, and Tyler will fill in for Simpson in Miami's bullpen.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Tue 4/16/24 12:06 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen session later this week, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson opened the season on the 15-day injured list while recovering from left elbow neuritis, but he appeared in line for close to a minimum-length stay on the shelf after he was able to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on April 6. However, he experienced a setback during that one-inning outing and hasn't pitched since. The setback doesn't appear to be a major one given that Simpson should get back on the mound soon, but he still may be around a week away from restarting his rehab assignment.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Thu 4/4/24 1:51 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed reliever has been working his way back from an elbow issue and is finally ready to test himself in a game setting. Simpson missed all of spring training, so he'll likely require a handful of rehab appearances before becoming an option for the Marlins bullpen.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Fri 3/29/24 4:31 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
Simpson (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson has dealt with a left elbow issue since late February and began the season on the injured list. He looks to be making nice progress, though, and could be ready for a rehab assignment soon.
Josh Simpson RP SEA Thu 3/28/24 2:30 PM
Josh Simpson
RP SEA
The Marlins placed Simpson on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left elbow ulnar neuritis.
EDGE Analysis
Simpson seemed likely to begin the season with a middle-relief role in the bullpen for Miami, but he dealt with elbow discomfort during spring training and will open the season on the IL. According to MLB.com, Simpson was able to throw last week while hitters stood in the batter's box, so it may not be long before he's ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.