Buttrey threw a 20-pitch bullpen in Florida on Tuesday and has been training every day during the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The session was certainly not traditional as Buttrey has maintained social distancing during MLB's hiatus, but it is nonetheless a positive sign that the reliever has moved past the intercostal strain that cost him much of spring training. Buttrey is likely to fill a high-leverage role in the Angels' bullpen when the 2020 season gets underway.

Buttrey (back) said he felt good after delivering a scoreless inning during his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was held out with an intercostal strain early in spring training, but he looked fine Tuesday and hit 98 mph with his fastball. Buttrey had a 3.98 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 26 holds last season, as he's set to begin 2020 in a setup role to closer Hansel Robles.

Buttrey (back) is expected to make his spring debut Tuesday against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey has been slowed by an intercostal strain he suffered early in camp. With two weeks left of spring training games, he should still have time to be ready by Opening Day, provided he feels good in his return to game action.

Buttrey (back) hurled a simulated game Sunday and hit 96 mph on the radar gun, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Buttrey's velocity was a tick under the 97.1 mph he averaged on his heater last season, his ability to throw hard following the intercostal strain he suffered in mid-February suggests that his recovery has gone well. The right-hander is set to throw in a Cactus League game Wednesday.

Buttrey (back) will throw a simulated game Saturday and is set to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey threw a bullpen session at full intensity three days ago and experienced no negative effects from the intercostal strain he suffered at the start of spring training. If Saturday's bullpen yields similar results, he'll be a full-go for his debut on Wednesday. Buttrey figures to fill a high-leverage role in the Angels' bullpen this season.

Buttrey (back) indicated that Wednesday's bullpen session went "phenomenally," Fabian Ardaya of The Athleticic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey suffered an intercostal strain in mid-February but appears to be back on track after a series of successful bullpens. He is likely to make his spring debut soon and should be good to go for Opening Day.

Buttrey (back) said he felt "pretty awesome" following his bullpen session Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey threw 20 pitches, all of which were fastballs, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He's scheduled to ramp things up in subsequent bullpen sessions over the next week before potentially being cleared to make his Cactus League debut. Once Buttrey is ready for game action, the plan is for him to pitch in six or seven spring games before the start of the season.

Buttrey (back) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and could get into a game by the end of next week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey has been working his way back from an intercostal strain, but he appears ready to throw as he is scheduled for three bullpen sessions over the next seven days. Pending any setbacks, the reliever could make his spring-training debut as early as next Friday.

Buttrey (back) expects to throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

After suffering an intercostal strain earlier in February, Buttrey was able to play catch Thursday, and he'll likely progress to throwing a bullpen session soon. Given his progress, he's expected to be ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks.

Buttrey (back) played catch Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey, who suffered an intercostal strain earlier in the month, said he threw at around 60-to-70 percent and felt good afterward. Barring setbacks, he's expected to be ready to go by Opening Day.