Harris (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

He rejoined the Astros on Saturday, and while he was not immediately activated, it sounds like he will be reinstated in short order. Harris labored through an inning with Triple-A Fresno on Friday in his second rehab appearance, needing 32 pitches to record three outs, but he should return to a prominent role in the bullpen once fully rested.

Harris (shoulder) will appear in one more game with Triple-A Fresno on Friday, before returning to the Astros on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris was able to toss an inning of work with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, throwing a spotless frame that including one strikeout. Moving forward, the right-hander should be ready to reclaim his spot as the top setup man in Houston's bullpen following Friday's affair.

Harris (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris was able to complete a simulated inning over the weekend, his last hurdle before heading out on a brief rehab assignment. The Astros haven't determined how many rehab outings he'll need -- one or two -- but either way it sounds like he'll be back before the end of the week.

Harris (shoulder) reported no problems Saturday, the day after throwing a simulate innings, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The next step for Harris will be a rehabilitation assignment, which is expected to begin this week, likely Tuesday at Double-A Corpus Christi. It's unclear if Harris will require multiple outings while out on rehab, but it sounds like the 32-year-old right-hander could be back in the fold by the end of the week.

Harris (shoulder) threw a simulated inning Friday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris, who last pitched for the Astros on July 5, is in line to begin a rehabilitation assignment early next week. Once he's ready to return to Houston, the 32-year-old right-hander should slot into an eighth-inning setup role.

Harris (shoulder) completed his second bullpen session Wednesday, and his next step will be to face live hitters at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Everything apparently went well, and Harris is now set to face live hitters for the first time since landing on the disabled list at the end of July. Barring any setbacks, Harris could head out on a rehab assignment following Friday's session. The 32-year-old, who owns a healthy 2.86 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 34.2 innings this season, is expected to reclaim his role as the Astros' primary setup man once he returns.

Harris (shoulder) tossed 20-to-25 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris indicated he experienced no issues with his right shoulder during the session, so he'll throw a more intense session again Wednesday and perhaps one more beyond that before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle. An Astros bullpen that has struggled during the second half could surely benefit from the eventual return of Harris, who has compiled a 2.86 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 34.2 innings this season while serving as the primary setup man to closer Ken Giles.

Harris (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris has been out since July 5 due to a bone bruise in his right shoulder and resumed throwing this past week. The Astros will need to make sure he's ready, after a previous attempt to return at the end of July was aborted.

Harris (shoulder) could return to the mound for a bullpen session Saturday or Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris has been steadily progressing over the past week, beginning a throwing program Monday and appearing likely to get back on the mound at some point this weekend. Although the Astros are taking it easier with Harris this time around, the right-hander still appears at least another week away from returning. It remains to be seen whether he will head out on a rehab assignment following the bullpen session, but there should be a more definitive picture by the end of the weekend.

Harris is working on adjustments to his delivery designed to alleviate the stress on his shoulder, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris, who hasn't pitched since July 5 because of a bone bruise in his pitching shoulder, resumed throwing this week. "I felt like I was putting a lot of pressure and putting myself in a position where my arm was kind of dragging a little bit and putting a lot of strain on my shoulder," he said. "If I can clean that up, I feel like it's something I won't have to worry about from here on out." The bullpen has emerged as a potential weakness for the Astros, and the return of Harris, who has arguably been the team's most reliable reliever, will help. Since the All-Star break, the Astros have a 5.13 ERA, ahead of only the Blue Jays (5.49) and the Tigers (5.33) during that span.