Stripling (back) will return to action Saturday in Colorado, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling felt good after a Wednesday simulated game and will return to the mound after an absence of just shy of a month. He's expected to work out of the bullpen upon his return.

Stripling (back) said Sunday that he expects to be activated from the 10-day disabled list next weekend during the Dodgers' series with the Rockies, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than bringing Stripling back from the 10-day disabled list when rosters expanded Saturday, the Dodgers have elected to wait until the right-hander builds his arm up to the point that he's capable of covering multiple innings. Though Stripling will head to the bullpen once reinstated from the DL, building up his pitch count beforehand would allow him to slot into the rotation later in September if a starter succumbs to an injury. He'll likely throw a simulated game or two this week, and if all goes well, Stripling could be available in relief for the big club as early as Friday.

Stripling (back) threw a bullpen session Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Everything apparently went off without a hitch, though manager Dave Roberts refused to comment on what Stripling's next step would be, leaving his possible return date up in the air.

Stripling (back) threw off flat ground Wednesday and will pitch a bullpen session Thursday in Los Angeles, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling was initially supposed to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, but the club elected to hold off on that for another 24 hours because of a flight home Wednesday night from Arlington. Expect him to return to the active roster either this weekend or in the early stages of next week if all goes well during Thursday's session.

Stripling (back) is not yet ready to return Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling doesn't feel 100 percent recovered from his lower-back issue. Instead of coming off the disabled list, he'll throw a bullpen session Wednesday. If all goes well, he could return over the weekend.

Stripling (back) expects to return Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling faced live hitting Saturday and reportedly felt good after the session. Provided he still feels good the day after, he should have little trouble hitting his Tuesday target. He'll be in a bullpen role when he returns to Los Angeles.

Stripling (back) is aiming to return from the 10-day disabled list over the weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling landed on the disabled list last week with a back injury, though it sounds like his stay on the shelf could be a brief one. He threw off flat ground at max effort Tuesday, and the right-hander could be cleared to rejoin the Dodgers during their three-game series against the Padres if he completes a live batting practice session later in the week with no issues. Prior to landing on the disabled list, the 28-year-old -- who recently transitioned to a relief role -- compiled a shiny 2.62 ERA and 121:17 K:BB across 110 innings.

Stripling (back) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling said his L4 and L5 discs are worn and smashed together -- something that dates back to college -- though he added that the issue isn't anything overly serious. An MRI showed no structural damage, and the right-hander is hoping to be activated when first eligible next Friday (Aug. 24).

Stripling is scheduled to visit a back specialist Wednesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling wasn't available for Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants after his lower back flared up when he threw a bullpen session before flying into San Francisco with the team on Sunday night. The meeting with Dr. Robert Watkins should provide more clarity on the extent of Stripling's injury, along with a possible return date for the right-hander, who recently transitioned to a relief role.

Stripling may not be available to pitch against the Giants on Tuesday as he deals with back soreness, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers moved Stripling to the bullpen over the weekend to help alleviate some injury issues, but now the right-hander has an injury of his own. The issue doesn't appear overly severe at this point, as the team hasn't fully rule him unavailable for Tuesday's game.