Weaver (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Louisville.

EDGE Analysis

Before he sustained a right forearm strain in early March, Weaver had been competing for a spot in the Opening Day rotation, so the Reds will presumably have him continue to stretch out as a starter while he's rehabbing in the minors. Whether Weaver claims a rotation spot once he completes his rehab assignment will likely hinge on the health of the Reds' current starting options as well as the performance of back-end arms Connor Overton and Luis Cessa, who would seemingly be most vulnerable for a demotion to the bullpen to make room for Weaver.

Weaver (forearm) is throwing an extended bullpen before Sunday's game against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

If the bullpen goes well, Weaver is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander is on the injured list with soreness in his right forearm, and he has a chance to make starts for the Reds when he's able to return around the middle of April.

Weaver (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver battled right forearm soreness this spring, but he is scheduled to work an intrasquad game next week in Cincinnati and should then be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. He's on track to be an option for the Reds' rotation by the end of April.

Weaver (forearm) is slated to pitch in an intrasquad game next week in Cincinnati, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver should then advance to a minor-league rehab assignment, probably with Triple-A Louisville, as he continues to work past a bout of right forearm soreness. The 29-year-old appears on track to be an option for the Reds' starting rotation before the end of April.

Weaver (forearm) pitched in a minor-league spring training game Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver has been dealing with a minor forearm issue this spring and isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day. He's making progress, however, and doesn't seem to be in line for a long absence.

Weaver (forearm) threw a bullpen session Wednesday in Reds camp, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver is ramping back up from a bout of right forearm soreness, but he is expected to open the season on the injured list and then head out to Triple-A Louisville for a rehab assignment whenever he is deemed fit again for live competition. The 29-year-old should be an option for the Reds' rotation around mid-to-late April if all goes well from this point forward.

Weaver (forearm) may not be ready for the start of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is still working toward pitching off a mound and has been throwing from flat ground. Weaver will likely either go on a rehab assignment or be held back in extended spring training before joining the big-league rotation.

Reds manager David Bell told reporters that Weaver (forearm) will throw Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell says that Weaver being able to throw Friday is a "really good sign." The right-hander has dealt with right forearm soreness this spring, but it sounds like Cincinnati is just taking precautions with him in the middle of Cactus League play. There's a good chance Weaver returns to the mound in the coming days.

Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Weaver dealt with right forearm soreness in his most recent spring outing Monday and could have his next start pushed back, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver worked three innings against minor-leaguers Monday before walking off the mound in advance of the fourth inning due to the sore forearm. The injury was deemed minor after he was examined by the medical staff, but the Reds are unlikely to have him make a start this weekend. Weaver is vying for one of the final spots in the Cincinnati rotation and, if healthy, has been viewed as one of the favorites.

Weaver (forearm) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Saturday's spring game the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander exited his last outing Monday early due to some forearm soreness, but the issue doesn't appear to be much of a concern since he remains on track for his next turn through the rotation. Weaver is pushing for a spot at the back end of Cincinnati's rotation after joining the club on a one-year, $2 million deal during the offseason.