Pressly (knee) threw 20 pitches against hitters and took part in fielding practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros will do their due diligence Wednesday and follow up with Pressly, whose next step could be a return to game action. The right-hander is recovering from Aug. 23 surgery on his right knee.

Pressly (knee) is expected to throw live batting practice when the Astros return home, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly threw a bullpen session Saturday, the first since undergoing right knee surgery, and passed that test. The Astros come back from the road to kick off a series against the Rangers on Tuesday, so the live BP session should occur in the next few days. Manager AJ Hinch intimated it could be the final hurdle before he returns to active duty in the Astros' bullpen.

Pressly (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is his first such session since he had arthroscopic right knee surgery back in August. Houston hopes to get its top setup man back for the final 10 days of the season, which would mean Pressly would be activated sometime next week.

Manager AJ Hinch is hopeful to get Pressly (knee) back for "the last 10 days of the season or so," Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly was able to complete a bullpen session Sunday, and he figures to continue to ramp up his activity within the next week. The Astros are likely most concerned with getting the right-hander ready for the postseason, but Houston would certainly like him to see major-league action prior to the playoffs if possible.

Pressly (knee) was scheduled to complete a bullpen session Sunday, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Pressly's right knee responded well to the activity, he'll be in line for at least one or two more bullpen sessions before he advances to facing hitters. Manager AJ Hinch said Sunday that Pressly would likely come off the 10-day injured list "sooner rather than later," suggesting that the right-handed reliever remains on pace to pitch for the big club before the regular season ends.

Pressly (knee) threw 10-15 pitches off a mound Friday, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly included a few breaking balls during his session, which was thrown from about two-thirds up the slope of the mound. The next step, per manager AJ Hinch, will be a full bullpen session over the weekend. "He (Pressly) is progressing nicely," the manager said. "Better than good. He has been excellent."

Pressly (knee) is scheduled to throw off a mound Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly has been sidelined since undergoing arthroscopic right knee surgery in August, but he's been playing catch lately and is finally ready to resume mound work. Barring setbacks, the right-hander is hoping to return from the injured list sometime during the second half of September.

Pressly (knee) played catch Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly has been sidelined since undergoing arthroscopic right knee surgery earlier in the month. The hope is that the reliever will be able to return by the end of September, and this is a step in the right direction. Pressly has been one of the best relievers in the majors this season when healthy, compiling a 2.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 65 strikeouts in 50.1 innings.

Pressly was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday and will miss 4-to-6 weeks following arthroscopic right knee surgery, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This puts his timetable at late September in a best-case scenario, so he can be cut loose in most redraft leagues. Pressly showed this season that he is one of the best relievers in baseball. He logged a 2.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 65 strikeouts, two wins and three saves in 50.1 innings (51 appearances). Joe Biagini was recalled in a corresponding move.

Pressly (2-3) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two and was tagged with the loss to the White Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pressly hung an 0-2 slider that James McCann launched into the right field stands. Pressly recently returned from the injured list and posted holds in his first two appearances before surrendering Wednesday's grand slam.