Pineda (knee) is scheduled to make his spring debut Friday against the Red Sox, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda is being brought along slowly this spring, but he's finally ready to make his Grapefruit League debut after getting through a simulated game with no issues earlier in the week. He should have no problem getting up to speed before the start of the season, though his status will be worth monitoring as camp progresses given his recent injury history; Pineda underwent surgery in August to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee -- an injury he suffered while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

Pineda (knew) reached 93 mph with his fastball during his first live batting practice session Wednesday. "I feel ready to pitch now," he told the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "but I'm following their program for me."

EDGE Analysis

Pineda had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee at the end of August while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He made four minor-league rehab outings before the surgery. While just a throwing session, it sounds like Pineda is ready to appear in a spring training game the first week of the exhibition season.

Pineda (knee) says he'll be at full strength at the start of spring training, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I was hurting a little bit in my knee but right now, everything is 100 percent and I feel good. I don't feel hurt," he said.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee at the end of August while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He made four minor-league rehab outings before the surgery. He's expected to win a spot in the rotation this spring, but the lack of rehab innings could put him behind in spring training and he seems unlikely to approach 150 innings in his first full year back.

Pineda (knee) is progressing well in his recovery from meniscus surgery, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is encouraging news for Pineda, who opted for surgery after suffering a torn right meniscus at the end of August while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery he underwent in the summer of 2017. At this point, it's unclear if the right-hander will be ready to go by the start of spring training.

Pineda has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a tough blow for Pineda, who was on the cusp of returning to the majors for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in July of 2017. The Twins are still currently weighing Pineda's options, with surgery as a possibility.

Pineda (elbow) will return to Minnesota to undergo an MRI on his right knee Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

EDGE Analysis

This sounds like a precautionary move from the Twins, but is still a worrying sign as Pineda was making minor-league rehab appearances in his return from Tommy John surgery in July 2017. The 29-year-old could still join the Twins come September if the issue is indeed minor, but a clearer timetable won't become available until the MRI results are released.

Pindea (elbow) is slated to make three starts for Triple-A Rochester prior to returning from the disabled list, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda is making substantial progress on his way back from Tommy John surgery, as he tossed three shutout innings during his latest rehab assignment at High-A Fort Myers. He'll advance to Triple-A for three outings before eventually returning to the Twins, likely at the beginning of September.

Pineda (elbow) threw three scoreless innings in a rehab appeared for High-A Fort Myers on Saturday, allowing five hits while striking out three batters.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's now thrown five scoreless innings over a pair of rehab appearances. He continues to make good progress and appears likely to get the chance to return to the big leagues before the end of the season.

Pineda (elbow) threw two scoreless innings for the Gulf Coast League Twins on Monday, striking out three while allowing one hit and one walk.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda was sharp in his first game action since undergoing Tommy John Surgery last July. He's in line for an extensive rehab assignment given the length of his absence, but barring any setbacks, there's a chance he could make his 2018 big-league debut sometime in September.

Pineda (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment in the Gulf Coast League on Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda has been out of action since undergoing Tommy John surgery last July. The lengthy absence will mean he'll need quite a few rehab appearances, but beginning that period now means he'll have a chance to pitch in the big leagues in September.