Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) said he had "no problems" during a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday. It's a nice step, though he didn't throw at full effort and didn't use his curveball. "I was scared of my arm, because I didn't want to feel pain again," he said. "I want to feel comfortable for my arm. I feel good." Assuming he feels fine Sunday, Rodriguez will throw another bullpen session Wednesday.

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) is slated to throw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday. Rodriguez will throw just fastballs and changeups. While the veteran southpaw is back on a mound, he's still likely a few weeks away from being a realistic option to rejoin the Pirates' rotation.

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) throw off the mound Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list. The next step calls for him to throw a bullpen session Sunday. Rodriguez has been out since June 5 with forearm soreness, but there's a chance he could rejoin the Pirates in September if he can avoid setbacks.

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) will not return before September, at the earliest. Rodriguez threw "nice and easy, loose" from 60 feet Thursday, but it's still unclear when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. He could obviously benefit from a rehab assignment, though it's possible the minor league season could be over by the time he's ready for one. "We do believe there is a progression he needs to go through, completely," manager Clint Hurdle said, "before he gets on the mound, and we are following that. He is very encouraged with the improvement."

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) was scheduled to throw 70 times from 80 feet and 70 times from 90 feet on Friday. Rodriguez has been sidelined since June 5 with forearm soreness and is still in long-toss mode. It's not clear when he'll be ready to get back on the mound, so he's still a long way from rejoining the Pirates' rotation.

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) made about 60 flat-ground throws from a distance of 80 feet on Wednesday. It's a nice step in the right direction for the left-hander, who has been sidelined since June 6 with forearm and elbow discomfort. There is no timetable for Wandy's return to the Pirates' starting rotation and it's not certain that he will be able to pitch again this year. "Still long way to go," manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday.

Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) threw long-toss on Saturday and Monday with no issues. It's a nice first step, but Rodriguez won't really be tested until he starts throwing with full intensity from the mound. It's not clear when that might happen. The left-hander has been sidelined since June 6 with a left forearm/elbow injury.

Wandy Rodriguez (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program next week. Rodriguez has been out since June 6 with a forearm/elbow injury. While it a step in the right direction, there's still no timetable for his return from the DL. James McDonald is also tentatively scheduled to resume throwing program next week.

Wandy Rodriguez received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Monday for his injured left elbow. Rodriguez will need at least three more weeks of rest, recovery and rehab. The veteran left-hander has been sidelined since early June and is not going to return to the Pirates' starting rotation until after the All-Star break. He had a cool 3.59 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 46/12 K/BB ratio in 62 2/3 innings before developing his elbow issues.

Wandy Rodriguez could receive an injection for his left elbow on Monday. It was previously reported that he was given a cortisone shot Sunday, but evidently that was premature. He could still receive one, though, as the Pirates are having a tough time getting a handle on Rodriguez's forearm/elbow issue following a couple setbacks.