Shoemaker (forearm) said Tuesday that he has increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 150 feet, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker speculated that he would likely throw a bullpen session soon, but the Angels have yet to make a formal announcement on the right-hander's next step in his recovery from forearm stiffness. The 31-year-old was limited to one start this season before hitting the 10-day disabled list in early April and missed time due to a forearm issue during the 2017 campaign, so he'll almost certainly require a minor-league rehab start or two before the Angels are comfortable activating him.

Shoemaker (forearm) began a throwing program Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker has been on the DL since early April and had been shut down from throwing as he dealt with nerve irritation. Although he's resumed throwing, it remains unclear when the Angels are hoping he'll return from the disabled list. It wouldn't be surprising if the team erred on the side of caution with Shoemaker, as forearm issues limited him to just 14 starts in 2017.

Shoemaker said there has been "drastic improvement" in his injured forearm and that he hopes to resume throwing within a week or two, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is encouraging news for Shoemaker, as he's been shut down from throwing since landing on the disabled list at the beginning of April with nerve irritation in his forearm. A timetable for his return should start to materialize once he's able to pick up a throwing program. For now, Jaime Barria should continue to be afforded opportunities to fill in for Shoemaker in the rotation.

Shoemaker (forearm) will undergo a followup nerve conduction exam in a few weeks, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker underwent a nerve conduction study and EMG test on his strained forearm earlier in the week, but the results revealed no new injuries. He'll continue to receive treatment over the next couple of weeks before being reevaluated, leaving his return timetable muddled. In the meantime, Jaime Barria looks poised to fill in for Shoemaker in the rotation.

Shoemaker (elbow) underwent an MRI on Wednesday that did not reveal any "acute trauma" but he will be sent for further testing Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels' No. 3 starter was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a forearm strain. While it's encouraging that Shoemaker's MRI didn't reveal any major issues, there won't be a full report on his elbow until the nerve conduction study and EMG test are administered after the weekend. Parker Bridwell figures to stick in the rotation for the foreseeable future until there's a firmer timetable for Shoemaker's return.

Shoemaker was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a right forearm strain.

EDGE Analysis

The move is retroactive to April 1, so Shoemaker will be eligible to return on the 10th. The Angels didn't elaborate on the severity of the injury, but additional information should be available in the near future. In a corresponding move, Parker Bridwell was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Shoemaker pitched 5.2 innings and earned a win Saturday against the Athletics, allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker's line was nothing special, with the four walks he issued especially concerning. However, he generated a lot of swings and misses-- he got 12 swinging strikes on 90 total pitches-- and also started 17 of 24 batters with a strike. Those indicators suggest he deserved better results, but everything considered, Shoemaker's first start of the season largely fell in line with preseason expectations.

Shoemaker will be the Angels' starting pitcher against the A's on Saturday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rookie Shohei Ohtani was expected to take the mound Saturday in the Angels' third game of the season, but Shoemaker has instead earned the starting nod. The 31-year-old posted a 4.52 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 69 strikeouts over 77.2 innings -- his worst statistical year as a starter -- before missing the second half of the 2017 season with a forearm injury.

Shoemaker was touched up for six runs on eight hits over 3.2 innings Friday. He walked one and struck out four in a spring loss to a Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Despite this shaky outing, Shoemaker is still a lock for the Angels' projected six-man rotation this season. The veteran admitted that his slider and splitter are still "coming along" after the game, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Shoemaker posted a 4.53 ERA over 77 innings before being shutdown with a forearm injury. After undergoing successful surgery, there should be no concerns about his health heading into the regular season. The righty is a fringe starter in standard formats, but should be rostered in most deep formats.

Shoemaker agreed to a one-year, $4.125 million deal with the Angels on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was his second year as an arbitration-eligible player, and Shoemaker received a raise of $800,000. In 2017, Shoemaker posted a 4.52 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 77.2 innings, with his season cut short by a forearm injury that caused his to undergo surgery in August. There should be no concerns over his health heading into the 2018 season, although he could see a reduced workload depending on whether the Angels go forward with a six-man rotation.