Smith (knee) is headed to Biloxi and it's expected that he'll be ready to return before the Brewers' series in Philadelphia next week at the latest, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Once Smith returns, it's expected that he'll quickly return to a role in the late innings for the Brewers, likely setting up closer Jeremy Jeffress.

Smith (knee) is planning on playing in back-to-back games for Triple-A Colorado Springs before rejoining the Brewers, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has pitched twice for High-A Brevard County during his rehab assignment, compiling three shutout innings while only allowing one baserunner and striking out four. The bigger news is that the 26-year-old reliever hasn't suffered any setbacks and is on track to join the Brewers in June. Once Smith returns to the fold, he will most likely begin his 2016 campaign as a setup man out of the bullpen.

Smith (knee) threw a scoreless inning with High-A Brevard County on Tuesday in his first rehab appearance.

EDGE Analysis

Smith allowed a hit, struck out a batter, and threw 15 pitches (nine strikes) in Tuesday's outing. More importantly, no setbacks were reported following the contest, so his rehab process remains on track. He figures to throw several more times in the minors and is on track to join the Brewers in June.

Smith (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brevard County on Tuesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has not encountered any setbacks while recovering from a torn LCL in his right knee, and he has been cleared for game action after throwing a batting practice session Saturday without issue. He has been sidelined since late March, so he will likely throw several times in the minors before rejoining the Brewers at some point in June. Smith was set to share the closer's duties with Jeremy Jeffress prior to his injury, but Jeffress has thrown the ball well as the primary closer, so Smith will likely open in a setup/situational role when he is back on the big league roster.

Smith (knee) is set to throw live BP on Saturday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has thrown successful bullpen sessions and has completed PFP and agility drills as he continues his recovery from a torn LCL. The next step in the 26-year-old's rehab process is throwing live batting practice and then completing an eventual rehab assignment. If he can complete those steps without any setbacks, he should still be in line for a return to the Brewers bullpen sometime in mid-June.

Smith (knee) practiced PFP and completed agility drills Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith seems to be making steady progress in his recovery from a torn LCL. The left-hander is slated to throw a 45-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and then move onto facing live hitters. Following all of that, he should be primed for a rehab assignment, which keeps a mid-June return well within the realm of possibility.

Smith (knee) threw another successful bullpen session Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the second bullpen session in three days for Smith, who increased his pitch count from 25 to 35 pitches. According to the report, the quantity of pitches thrown at 100 percent was also increased. Although Smith is likely little more than a trade chip at this point, his progress of late helps makes a mid-June return a more realistic possibility.

Smith (knee) completed a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The mound session was Smith's first since suffering a torn LCL in his right knee while attempting to take a shoe off in the clubhouse in late March. He decided to forego surgery and take the rest and rehab route, and while Smith seems happy with his progress to this point, he's not out of the woods yet by any means. The lefty will continue to build up strength for now with eye toward ultimately heading out for a rehab assignment.

Smith will throw off a mound Friday for the first time since injuring his knee this spring, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been brought along slowly since tearing the LCL in his right knee this spring, but he will now get a chance to see how his knee feels while throwing from an elevated position. Smith is not entirely in the clear just yet in regards to surgery on his knee, but if all goes well Friday and in his next few sessions, there will be plenty of reason to believe he will avoid going under the knife and pitch for the Brewers at some point this summer.

Smith (knee) still does not think he will require surgery, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team allowed Smith to take the rest and rehab route with the hope of getting him back sooner, and the lefty seems confident it was the right call. He's still without any sort of set timetable and one likely won't take shape until he is cleared to get back onto the mound for bullpen sessions. Smith has been throwing on flat ground in recent weeks.