Oberg has had no setbacks in his return from surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome in September, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg told reporters that he will continue to ramp up his throwing intensity and ultimately work his way into spring training games. He also noted that he will undergo ultrasound tests throughout the season to measure blood flow in his arm. Assuming his health remains on track, Oberg should compete with Daniel Bard for the closer role in Colorado.

Oberg (arm) began a throwing program Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is his latest comeback attempt from a third set of surgeries to remove blood clots. He missed all of 2020 after clots formed again in his arm and shoulder. Oberg signed a three-year, $13 million contract last offseason, and could figure into the late-inning mix if he can prove he is healthy tis spring.

Oberg (arm) said Tuesday that he recently began physical therapy and hopes to begin throwing in late November or early December, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg missed the entire 2020 season and recently underwent thoracic outlet surgery, a procedure that he hopes will allow him to continue pitching in 2021. While his status is dependent on how he progresses, he was hopeful as the offseason begins. "The plan is for me to start throwing after a couple of months, right around Thanksgiving or early December, right around when my normal throwing session would start," Oberg said. Pitchers who have underwent the procedure in the past have had mixed results after they returned, but there have been more success stories recently. When he's healthy, Oberg should compete for a high-leverage role in the Rockies' bullpen. The right-hander posted a career-best 2.25 ERA along with a 1.11 WHIP and 58:23 K:BB over 56 innings in 2019.

Oberg (arm) underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome Tuesday to help alleviate blood clots, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg missed the start of the season due to a lower-back strain, and he later dealt with blood clots in his right arm. As a result of his injuries, the right-hander missed the entire 2020 season. The Rockies hope that Oberg's procedure will allow him to pitch again in the future, but the team won't know his status until several weeks or months after he recovers.

Oberg (back) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Sunday due to blood clots in his right arm.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was nearing his return from a back injury when he began feeling discomfort in his right hand and had trouble gripping the ball, and further evaluations revealed his blood clot issues have resurfaced. Oberg missed the final six weeks of 2019 due to the issue , and it's now the third time the problem has surfaced over the past few years. He'll be sidelined for the near future and may not pitch in 2020.

Oberg (back) had a simulated game cut short Saturday after feeling discomfort in his right hand, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the 30-year-old was having difficulty maintaining his grip on the ball. Oberg appeared to be nearing his return from the lower-back strain that sent him to the injured list, but he's now heading for evaluations on his hand.

Oberg (back) felt good after throwing a live batting practice session Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg hadn't been able to throw while dealing with back soreness, but he took the mound Thursday and felt good afterward. The right-hander said that he also felt as though he recovered well Friday and plans to throw another live batting practice soon. A timetable to return could become more apparent based on his recovery from his next throwing session, but Oberg appears to be on the right track.

Oberg (back) is unlikely to be activated when first eligible July 31, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

His back soreness has prevented him from throwing a bullpen session yet at the satellite camp. He will try to throw a bullpen session Monday. He could return sometime in early-to-mid August.

The Rockies placed Oberg on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a lower-back strain.

EDGE Analysis

The move is retroactive to Monday, making Oberg eligbile to return from the IL as soon as July 30. Oberg is scheduled to resume throwing off a mound within a few days, so the Rockies should have a better idea regarding his return timeline based on how he looks in the side session.

Oberg (back) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander has been dealing with a bout of back stiffness throughout summer training, and the issue will send him to the shelf for the start of the season. Oberg played catch Wednesday and is scheduled to throw off a mound within a couple days, but he has no official timeline for his return.