Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) is ready to return to the Orioles' rotation, but the team has yet to make a decision on when he'll be activated from the disabled list. Chen is with the team in New York and will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. While the date has yet to be decided, he's expected to return late next week. Chen posted a 3-3 record, 3.04 ERA and 27/12 K/BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings before hitting the disabled list.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) struck out three over seven scoreless innings in his final rehab start with Double-A Bowie Thursday. Chen allowed just four hits and didn't walk anyone in what was a big improvement over his first rehab showing. He'll rejoin the Orioles' rotation early next week after missing about five weeks with an oblique strain.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) will make one more minor league rehab start before being activated from the disabled list. Chen allowed four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings Saturday in his first rehab outing with Double-A Bowie. While he had mixed results, the important part is that he's feeling good. Look for him to rejoin the O's rotation next week.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a rehab start with Double-A Bowie Saturday. Chen threw 79 pitches, sitting at 91 mph and touching 93 mph with his fastball. The left-hander declared himself ready to go after the outing. "After six weeks of rest, I'm pretty confident I'm really good right now," Chen said. "I'm real satisfied with tonight's game and real satisfied with the performance tonight. I tried to work hard and work every pitch and try to get everything out." Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that Chen will likely rejoin the rotation either Thursday or Friday.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. It's not clear which Orioles' affiliate he'll be assigned to, but Chen is slated to go 5-6 innings and could need just the one rehab start before being activated. Manager Buck Showalter said he plans to initially give Chen some extra rest in between starts after he returns.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw a four-inning simulated game Monday in Sarasota, Florida. Everything went off without a hitch. The next step calls for him to throw a bullpen session before making a minor league rehab start. It's possible he'll be ready to return after just one outing. Chen has been sidelined since late May with a right oblique strain.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) could rejoin the Orioles after making just one minor league rehab start. Chen is going to throw four innings in a simulated game on Monday, and the O's figure he'll be pretty close to MLB-ready after that. "If he's able to throw five, he's probably able to throw six or seven up here," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. "The way the schedule is set up he could get between one and two starts before the All-Star break." Chen has been on the disabled list since May 27 because of a right oblique strain.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw a three-inning simulated game in Sarasota on Thursday. Chen threw 47 pitches in all. If all goes well in a four-inning simulated game next Monday, he'll return to Baltimore before going out on a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since May 27 with a right oblique strain.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) could be ready to return from the disabled list in early July. Chen, out since May 27 with a right oblique strain, threw off a full mound Monday and is scheduled to pitch a simulated game Thursday. The Orioles will likely want him to make at least one rehab start before coming off the disabled list.

Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw another bullpen session on Monday afternoon in Sarasota, Florida. Everything went well during the short workout. Chen is likely to throw a simulated game next and should be cleared for a minor league rehab start soon after. He's been out since May 27 because of a right oblique strain.