Lambert (elbow) will have his innings capped to begin the 2023 season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert told Harding that this is the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020 that he feels ready to contribute to the pitching staff. He's expected to receive a normal workload during the Cactus League, but then will be on strict limits for the beginning of 2023. Lambert showed promise as a prospect, but there's too much volatility to consider him a potential fantasy option to begin the year.

Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said Friday that Lambert (elbow) is expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Between the minors and majors, Lambert has covered just 30.1 innings since the start of the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of that year. Though he dealt with related forearm and elbow issues in 2022, the 25-year-old right-hander looks to have avoided another surgery and should be ready to compete for a back-end rotation spot with the Rockies this spring. However, given that he owns a 7.48 ERA and 1.78 WHIP over 95 innings in the majors and has struggled to stay on the mound in recent years, Lambert is more likely to open the season at Triple-A Albuquerque to shake off the rust before Colorado potentially gives him another look.

Lambert (elbow) was placed on the 7-day injured list June 11, Thomas Harding reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert has had a tough time bouncing back after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July of 2020. He was sidelined to begin the season due to forearm pain but was activated to make his 2022 debut May 26. Since, he managed 8.2 innings with Triple-A Albuquerque before landing back on the injured list. There is no known timetable for his return.

Lambert (forearm) was activated from the injured list Thursday and was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque, building up to three innings in his final outing. He'll likely continue to stretch out in the minors and could be an option for the Rockies rotation at some point later in the season. Lambert is in line for his first significant game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2019.

Lambert (forearm) threw two scoreless innings Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk in a rehab outing with Triple-A Albuquerque.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert has made two appearances with Albuquerque, combining to throw three innings. He was sidelined while recovering from Tommy John surgery for much of 2021 but did return to throw 5.2 frames. However, Lambert has been on the injured list early in 2022 with forearm inflammation, and once activated he should either fill a bullpen role in Colorado or remain a starter at Albuquerque.

Lambert (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert is expected to make a one-inning start for Albuquerque in what will mark his first appearance in affiliated ball of the season. He missed the entire 2020 campaign and most of the 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he was expected to be back at full strength for spring training. However, he battled right forearm inflammation in camp, which ended any hope he had of winning a back-end rotation role with the big club. The Rockies still plan to have Lambert build up for starting duties during his rehab assignment, but he could be optioned to Albuquerque once his rehab window comes to a close.

Lambert (forearm) will throw one inning at extended spring training May 14, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert has been sidelined to start the 2022 season due to arm pain while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. After his outing in extended spring training, Lambert will make a two-inning appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque. It's unclear how many additional rehab outings Lambert may need to build up his arm strength and return from the injured list. The Rockies' rotation currently features a stable five starters, so Lambert will likely either pitch out of the big-league bullpen or be optioned to the minors once activated.

Lambert (forearm) has resumed throwing, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert has been dealing with elbow pain since the start of spring training, and he's on the 10-day injured list as a precautionary measure to begin the regular season. The right-hander was expected to be on a pitch count in 2022 after missing most of last year while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so it's unlikely that his absence will impact his availability for this season overall. However, it's not yet clear when Lambert will be able to return to game action.

Lambert was placed on the 10-day injured list with right forearm inflammation Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert experienced elbow pain near shortly before reporting to camp. He's been throwing recently but won't be ready for Opening Day. A more precise timeline for his return is not yet available.

Lambert (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lambert reportedly felt elbow pain towards the end of the lockout, a significant development given that he underwent Tommy John surgery in July of 2020. As a result, the team is taking a cautious approach to Lambert's buildup this spring, which could preclude him from starting the season in the rotation.