Troy Patton (ankle) is scheduled to pitch in an instructional league game Sunday. It should be enough to ensure his return from the disabled list. The 27-year-old southpaw has been sidelined for about a month with a sprained right ankle.

Troy Patton (ankle) is scheduled to throw live batting practice for the first time Friday. Patton tossed a successful bullpen session Monday and will throw another Wednesday. The right-hander is on track to return to the Orioles' bullpen in about a week.

Troy Patton (ankle) threw off a flat mound and half-mound Friday. Patton is expected to progress to a regular mound on Monday and remains on track to rejoin the O's bullpen down the stretch. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since August 12 with a sprained right ankle.

Troy Patton (ankle) is scheduled to throw off a flat mound Friday. If all goes well, he will move to a regular mound on Monday. There's no clear timetable for his return, but the O's are hopeful he'll be able to contribute for most of September. The 27-year-old southpaw has been sidelined since August 12 with a sprained right ankle.

Troy Patton (ankle) had his second throwing session from 120 feet Wednesday. He'll throw from a flat mound Friday, which will be the first time since landing on the DL that he's pushed off a rubber. The Orioles won't provide a timetable for Patton until he throws from a full mound.

Troy Patton (ankle) threw off flat ground Thursday from a distance of 60 feet. Patton is making steady progress from a sprained right ankle. It's not clear when he'll be ready to throw from a mound, but he should rejoin the O's bullpen at some point in September.

Troy Patton (ankle) did pool running Tuesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list two weeks ago. Good news. He's expected to resume throwing on Thursday and should be able to rejoin the Orioles' bullpen at some point in September if all goes well.

Orioles placed LHP Troy Patton the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle. Patton rolled the ankle earlier this week while walking to his car in a parking garage. He told reporters that he will be ready for activation once his 15 days are up.

The Orioles are expected to place Troy Patton on the disabled list with an ankle injury. Patton rolled the ankle recently, and apparently the O's think he'll need a couple weeks of down time. He'll be replaced on the roster by J.C. Romero, who was acquired via trade Monday.

MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli expects Troy Patton and Zach Phillips to make the Orioles' Opening Day roster. Patton is out of options and would be exposed to waivers if he doesn't make the team. Phillips' bullpen spot is looking pretty secure after an impressive spring, and could be used as a long reliever if needed.