Newman (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment "in the coming days," Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman will test his injury by running the bases by the end of the week. Assuming that goes well, he'll begin what will likely be a relatively lengthy rehab assignment. Newman was expected to miss 3-to-5 weeks after landing on the injured list April 27, and he appears likely to return in the middle of that estimate.

Newman (groin) has resumed all baseball activities except running, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman has been on the injured list for a week, and it's encouraging to see him participate in most baseball activities. The 28-year-old Is expected to miss 3-to-5 weeks due to his left groin strain and will need to resume running before he's cleared to progress further in his recovery process.

Newman (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Newman's placement on the injured list was expected since the shortstop is slated to miss 3-to-5 weeks after sustaining a left groin strain in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. Diego Castillo will start at shortstop Wednesday against Milwaukee, while Tucupita Marcano should also see increased playing time with Newman unavailable.

Newman (groin) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that the shortstop suffered a left groin strain in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old is expected to require a 3-to-5 week recovery timetable, so he'll be placed on the injured list. Diego Castillo and Tucupita Marcano should see more reps at shortstop while Newman is sidelined.

Newman was removed from Tuesday's game against the Brewers with left groin tightness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman missed three games with a left groin injury before returning to action last week, and it appears he aggravated the injury Tuesday. The 28-year-old went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run prior to exiting the contest and should be considered day-to-day.

Newman went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Newman drew a walk in the second inning and followed it up with an RBI double in the third off of Justin Steele. He finished topped off his big day with a fifth-inning single and raised his average to .222 through 45 at-bats. Sunday's performance was his first multi-hit game of the year.

Newman went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Newman tallied his only hit of the game in the second inning. He then proceeded to steal second base -- his first of the season -- and came around to score on a base hit by Roberto Perez. Newman has been in the Pirates' lineup four times in the last five matchups, and he's recorded three hits in 16 at-bats with two runs scored in that span.

Newman isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Newman started in the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a run. Hoy Park will take over at shortstop and bat ninth Thursday.

Newman (groin) is starting Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Newman missed three consecutive games due to a groin issue, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Milwaukee. He hit .217 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI and a run in his first six appearances of the year.

Newman (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Newman will miss his third game in a row on account of the groin issue. Diego Castillo will draw the start at shortstop in place of Newman, who is being viewed as day-to-day. In the event Newman's groin forces him to the injured list, the Pirates could bring up top prospect Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis to step in as the team's everyday shortstop.