Manaea (shoulder) will throw four innings in a rehab start Saturday with High-A Stockton, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up four runs on seven hits in 2.1 innings in his first rehab outing, and will be stretched out a little further in his second outing. Manaea could return to the big-league rotation at some point in late July or early August.

Manaea (shoulder) was charged with a loss in High-A Stockton's defeat at the hands of Visalia on Monday, allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits and a wild pitch over 2.1 innings. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea's first taste of game action since September 2018 didn't exactly go smoothly. The recovering left-hander worked up to 43 pitches, 32 of which found the strike zone, and he was partly victimized by a pair of errors behind him. Manaea will look for better results in his next outing, which should also come with the Ports later in the week.

Manaea (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at High-A Stockton, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea was briefly shut down in June due to an oblique issue, but he was able to resume throwing quickly and is now in the final stage of his rehab work. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list all season after undergoing shoulder surgery last September and will likely require multiple appearances in the minors to get back up to speed.

Manaea (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Friday and could begin a rehab assignment soon after, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea resumed throwing Tuesday following a brief oblique-related setback. If his recovery proceeds smoothly from this point forward, he could be back in the rotation before the end of the month, though a return in early August appears more likely.

Manaea (oblique/shoulder) completed a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea was shut down from throwing June 23 after experiencing soreness around his right oblique, but his quick return to the mound indicates it was only a minor issue. The 27-year-old appeared to be close to a rehab stint but will likely have to build his arm back up a bit after briefly pausing his rehab program.

Manaea (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing after experiencing soreness around his right oblique, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea was scheduled to pitch Tuesday and appeared to be closing in on a rehab stint, but he'll now have to press the pause button on his recovery program. Manager Bob Melvin wasn't sure when he might be cleared to resume throwing, though Manaea himself doesn't believe it to be a serious concern, according to Gallegos.

Manager Bob Melvin said Manaea (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch again Tuesday, though Oakland has yet to determine whether the lefty will appear in a simulated game or begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

More clarity on Manaea's next step will likely arrive after he completes a bullpen session over the weekend and checks in with Oakland's medical staff. For his part, Manaea said he felt good following his most recent 60-pitch simulated game this week. Manaea, who has been sidelined all season following September shoulder surgery, should be ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point shortly after the All-Star break if he hits no snags in his recovery program.

Manaea (shoulder) felt strong during Thursday's 60-pitch simulated game, and he could embark on a rehab assignment within the next week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manaea fared well in his sim game, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the southpaw head out on a rehab stint shortly. He's been on the injured list since the beginning of the 2019 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in September of 2018, so he'll likely require a lengthy stay in the minor leagues before being activated.

Manaea (shoulder) will throw in a simulated game Thursday at the team's minor-league complex in Arizona, the final step before a rehab assignment, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bob Melvin indicated that Manaea would throw 60-65 pitches Thursday, which should serve as a strong litmus test for his readiness to embark on a rehab assignment. If the remainder of the southpaw's recovery goes off without a hitch, he could be ready to return right after the All-Star break.

Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that Manaea (shoulder) would pitch in one more simulated game at extended spring training before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports

EDGE Analysis

Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Manaea relayed that he felt "great" while throwing "a lot of strikes" during 45-pitch simulated game Saturday. With Manaea reporting no renewed discomfort in his surgically repaired throwing shoulder a day later, he'll test himself against hitters in Arizona once more, likely covering around 60 pitches. The Athletics had been targeting late July or early August for Manaea's return to the big club, but based on where he's currently at in his recovery, there seems to be growing optimism the 26-year-old could be ready to go shortly after the All-Star break in mid-July.