Ted Lilly (shoulder) will make his next minor league rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Albuquerque. Lilly allowed five runs (including three home runs) in six innings in his first rehab outing last Friday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. While his shoulder is healthy, he dealt with the flu during spring training and is still in the process of building arm strength. He'll likely make at least two more rehab starts before being activated. There's no room for him in the rotation at the moment, but Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has previously said that he is not suited to pitching in relief. Similar to Aaron Harang, the Dodgers may eventually be able to find a trade partner.

Ted Lilly (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is slated to make a rehab start Friday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga. Lilly's shoulder really doesn't appear to be an issue at this point, as the Dodgers stashed him on the disabled list because they don't know what else to do with him. The club might have to trade either Chris Capuano or Aaron Harang in order to clear room on the roster for Lilly, who could also eventually be a trade candidate himself. "It'll work itself out," said manager Don Mattingly.

Dodgers placed Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 29, with a left shoulder injury.

Ted Lilly (flu) tossed five scoreless innings Friday in a minor league game. Lilly threw 59 pitches and allowed two hits and a walk. While his shoulder hasn't been an issue this spring, he has had trouble getting work due to a lingering flu bug. The Dodgers have more arms than rotation spots, so it's not clear where he fits right now.

Ted Lilly (flu) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. Lilly entered camp with questions about his left shoulder, but a lingering flu bug has been the bigger issue. Assuming he feels good, he should pitch in a minor league game on Friday. As of now, the veteran left-hander appears to be on the outside looking in for a rotation spot.

Ted Lilly (flu) played catch Friday but is still several days away from a return to game action. Lilly must have caught a serious fly bug. The left-hander is coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder, but it doesn't seem to be an issue any longer. Lilly is competing for the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation, so any missed time won't help him.

Ted Lilly skipped a scheduled bullpen session on Thursday due to recurring flu symptoms. Lilly missed some time earlier this month with the flu and he's apparently not over it yet. The veteran southpaw hasn't had any issues with his shoulder this spring, but he has only made three appearances over 5 1/3 innings. He was scheduled to make his next start on Sunday, but that may have to be rescheduled at this point.

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com writes that Ted Lilly might be "in position to initially be the fifth starter" for the Dodgers because he's "the least likely to adapt to relief." It makes some sense in theory, but it's hard to imagine the Dodgers sending Hyun-Jin Ryu to the bullpen after the club shelled out a total of $61.7 million (including the posting fee) for him. General manager Ned Colletti said prior to spring training that using Ryu in relief was unlikely, but perhaps the club could change its mind after the lefty's Cactus League struggles. Lilly has made just one appearance this spring, but manager Don Mattingly has been pleased with the southpaw's progress. "He hasn't been able to log innings on the field, but the ball's coming out good," said Mattingly. "When you see Teddy at 88, 89 [mph], he's feeling good. He's healthy and he's bouncing back." The Dodgers are still likely to eventually trade a starter or two.

Ted Lilly (flu) is scheduled to throw a side session Wednesday. Lilly was originally scheduled to throw on Tuesday, but the Dodgers are giving him an extra day following his recent flu-like symptoms. He will likely make his second appearance of the spring Friday against the Giants.

Ted Lilly (flu) won't pitch on Tuesday as originally planned. Lilly recently dealt with the flu, so perhaps he needs another day or two to regain his strength. The veteran southpaw allowed one run -- a solo homer -- over two innings in his spring debut last week.