Manager Bud Black said Kinley (oblique) is fine after throwing a scoreless inning during Thursday's spring game against the Angels, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old had been sidelined since March 7 with left oblique soreness, but he returned to game action Thursday and had no issues. Kinley had a 5.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 23.2 innings for the Rockies last season and is expected to be on the Opening Day roster.

Kinley has been diagnosed with left oblique soreness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bud Black revealed Saturday that Kinley has been dealing with a side issue, and he's now been officially diagnosed with an oblique injury. The right-hander threw a side session Friday and is slated to throw in a simulated game Sunday. Whether Kinley's injury impacts his status for Opening Day remains to be seen.

Rockies manager Bud Black revealed Saturday that Kinley has been dealing with a side issue recently, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley hasn't pitched in a Cactus League since March 7, but he threw a side session Friday and is scheduled to throw a simulated game Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. It's not yet clear whether he'll be healthy in time for the start of the regular season. Once Kinley is fully healthy, he should serve as a late reliever for the Rockies but is unlikely to be in the mix for save chances.

Kinley fired one scoreless inning and earned a hold in Monday's win against the Giants. He didn't allow any hits or walks and failed to record a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley has been dominant over his first four appearances with the Rockies after being claimed off waivers during the offseason. He hasn't allowed any runs or hits while posting a 5:2 K:BB over 3.1 innings. Despite his productive start to the season, the right-hander likely won't work in save situations since Jairo Diaz has been effective in that role recently.

Kinley was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley threw 49.1 innings for the Marlins last season, finishing with a respectable 3.65 ERA. His underlying numbers didn't back that figure up, however, as he struck out a modest 20.8 percent of opposing batters while walking 16.3 percent.

Kinley (3-1) earned the win Thursday after holding the Reds scoreless with a pair of strikeouts across two innings.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley came into a tied 3-3 game in the 11th and silenced the Reds across two frames. Luckily, a walkoff home run by Harold Ramirez gave Kinley and the Marlins a much needed win. Through 38 appearances, Kinley owns a 4.24 ERA and 1.69 WHIP.

Kinley was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley was demoted to the minors Sunday, but with Austin Brice (forearm) landing on the injured list, he'll be allowed to rejoin the big-league squad immediately. He owns a 4.14 ERA and 1.73 WHIP with a 35:29 K:BB over 37 innings this season with Miami.

Kinley was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinley has a 4.14 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in the majors this season, but he looked better in August with three runs allowed over 12.1 innings. Kyle Keller was promoted from New Orleans in a corresponding move.

Kinley was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He wouldn't normally be eligible to return to the majors after getting sent to Triple-A earlier this week, but with Tayron Guerrero (fingernail) landing on the injured list, Kinley can be recalled in a corresponding move. He has not allowed a run in 4.1 innings in August.

Kinley was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Austin Brice (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kinley threw 4.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts since being recalled July 31. The 28-year-old owns a 4.34 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and a 32:19 K:BB in 29 innings of work in the majors.