McFarland (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring training game Wednesday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be McFarland's first game action after a few successful bullpen sessions. He'll throw one inning and about 15-20 pitches.

McFarland (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to hitters Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks estimate McFarland is still a couple of weeks away from returning.

McFarland (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland, who tossed a fourth bullpen session Tuesday, will check off another box in his rehab Saturday. The next step will be pitching in a game environment.

McFarland (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the third such session McFarland has thrown since being shut down early in spring training with shoulder inflammation. At some point, the left-hander will likely face hitters in a simulated environment before pitching in game action.

McFarland (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland recently resumed mound work but was always expected to open the season on the shelf. Look for his return date to come into focus as he progresses further along in his throwing program. McFarland figures to fill a low-leverage relief role once healthy.

McFarland (shoulder) will throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since he was shut down three weeks ago, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland is expected to start the season on the injured list.

McFarland (shoulder) is expected to resume his throwing program Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was shut down last week due to inflammation in his right shoulder. The left-hander was a part of the bullpen last season, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 72 innings over 47 appearances.

McFarland will stop throwing for a few days due to left shoulder inflammation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Torey Lovullo downplayed the injury but McFarland will nonetheless step away for a couple days. The 29-year-old had a 2.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB across 72 innings for the Diamondbacks last season.

McFarland signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has been in Arizona on one-year contracts each of the past two seasons and after a rough 2017 campaign, rebounded with a 2.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB over 72 innings during 2018. The deal also includes a team option for the 2020 season.

McFarland (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland is still dealing with inflammation around the bone spur in his elbow, prompting the Diamondbacks to shut him down for the last few weeks of the season. This is a tough blow for both McFarland and the Diamondbacks, as the southpaw posted a 2.00 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 72 innings of relief before injuring himself.