Oberg won't pitch in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Rangers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg was initially scheduled to get some work in Tuesday, but the back stiffness that he's dealt with throughout summer camp will prevent him from taking the mound for the Rockies' first exhibition game. The staff will reassess Wednesday to determine whether he's ready to pitch in the team's final tune-up before the regular season. Whether the 30-year-old will be ready for Opening Day on Friday remains to be seen.

Oberg (back) might not be ready for Opening Day, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg has been dealing with back soreness that has limited his workload during camp, and manager Bud Black cast some doubt Sunday on his availability to begin the regular season. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch in Sunday's intrasquad game and in Tuesday's exhibition to test the injury, and he could have a clearer idea of his status following those appearances. When he's healthy, Oberg should serve as the top setup man in Colorado's bullpen.

Rockies manager Bud Black said Thursday that Oberg has been dealing with some back stiffness since arriving in Denver for summer camp, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, the Rockies have been taking things slowly with Oberg in workouts, but the reliever has been able to throw regular bullpen sessions. He's on track to be ready for the Rockies' season opener July 24, when he'll likely work as the top setup man to closer Wade Davis.

Oberg struck out three batters across 2.2 scoreless innings before spring training was suspended. He allowed three hits and issued zero walks.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg, whose 2019 season was cut short due to a blood clot in his right arm, showed no rust in his return to action, though the sample size was small. Once play resumes, the right-hander is expected to work as one of Colorado's primary setup men. Closer Wade Davis will likely have a short leash after his struggles in 2019, however, so Oberg profiles as one of the better handcuff options for saves.

Oberg (arm) is scheduled to make his spring debut in relief Sunday during the Rockies' Cactus League game against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg ended the 2019 season on the 60-day injured list due to a blood clot in his right arm, but the right-hander received full medical clearance over the winter. Though Oberg looks like he's healthy again and will be available to begin the 2020 campaign, his fantasy stock tumbled over the winter after manager Bud Black appointed Wade Davis as the team's closer. Oberg was the far more effective of the two pitchers in 2019 and scooped up five saves during his brief run as the Rockies' closer, but Davis' exorbitant contract looks like it'll be enough to give him another crack at the ninth-inning job. Davis will likely have a short leash if he struggles early on this season, however, so Oberg profiles as one of the better handcuff options for saves.

Oberg (arm) will serve as the primary setup man to closer Wade Davis according to manager Bud Black on Tuesday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg had an excellent season in 2019 before missing action down the stretch with blood clots in his right arm, recording a 2.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 58 strikeouts across 56 innings. Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich fully expects the 29-year-old to be healthy and ready for spring training. Oberg and Davis will look to lead a Rockies' bullpen that finished with a 5.14 ERA last season, the third highest mark in all of baseball, and defy low expectations associated with pitching in the league's most hitter-friendly ballpark that is Coors Field.

Oberg (arm) signed a three-year, $13 million extension with the Rockies on Wednesday that includes an $8 million club option for 2023, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg missed most of the second half of last season with blood clots in his right arm, but he recorded a career-best 2.25 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP over 56 innings prior to the injury. The right-hander expressed confidence that he will be fully ready for spring training, and the extension should allow him to potentially compete for the closer's job in 2020.

Oberg (arm) is confident the blood clots in his right arm won't return, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to axillary artery thrombosis, but he received good news during his visit with a specialist and is confident he'll be back to full health by the time spring training rolls around next year.

Obert (arm) is scheduled to see a specialist in St. Louis sometime during the week, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oberg has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to axillary artery thrombosis, and considering this is the second time he's dealt with this issue over the last few years, he'll see a specialist to determine the root of the problem.

Oberg (blood clot) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This move frees up a spot on Colorado's 40-man roster for Wes Parsons, who was claimed off waivers Monday. Oberg has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a blood clot in his right arm, leaving Wade Davis to step back in as the team's closer.