Darvish (shoulder) participated in light throwing prior to Friday's game against the Padres, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish has yet to progress past playing catch, although it's good news that he's managed to throw without feeling discomfort. A clear timetable for his return is unclear, but he'll certainly remain on the disabled list at least until after the All-Star break.

Darvish (shoulder) played catch Monday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a step in the right direction for Darvish, who has now resumed throwing after being shut down with a shoulder impingement he suffered while rehabbing from a triceps injury. The pair of injuries will likely end up keeping him out for over two months, as he last pitched May 20 and will almost certainly not return until after the All-Star break as he still has to build his arm strength back up. The Cubs will likely want to be extra cautious with Darvish as he has a fairly lengthy injury history and the team invested $126 million in him over the offseason.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that Darvish (shoulder) is feeling better, but it's uncertain when the right-hander will be cleared to resume throwing again, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now that Darvish is five days removed from the cortisone shot he required to address inflammation in his throwing shoulder, it was expected that the Cubs would provide an update Wednesday on the next step for his rehab. With Maddon not offering up any news on that front, it appears Darvish is still in a holding pattern with his recovery from the injury, making it increasingly unlikely that he'll be ready to return from the 10-day disabled list before the All-Star break. Maddon has stressed that having Darvish healthy and at peak form in the second half ahead of a potential playoff run is the club's top priority, so expect the Cubs to continue taking things slowly with their big offseason free-agent pickup.

Darvish (triceps) was diagnosed with a shoulder impingement and will be re-evaluated in 3-5 days, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish received a cortisone shot in the should in an attempt to reduce the swelling behind the issue. If all goes well, a mid-July return should still be possible, but all will depend on how the shoulder responds the shot. Check back mid-week for another update.

Darvish (triceps) traveled to Texas on Friday to meet with his orthopedic doctor for a second opinion, Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish experienced pain during Thursday's bullpen session and was expected to be reevaluated by team doctors in Chicago this weekend, but the right-hander met with Dr. Keith Meister -- who he worked with while on the Rangers -- in order to get a read on the situation. Expect an update on his status once word on his check-up is revealed.

Darvish (triceps) experienced pain during Thursday's bullpen session and will be reevaluated once the team returns to Chicago next week, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish had no issues since throwing five innings during a rehab start Monday and had potential to start Saturday, but the re-emergence of pain Thursday complicates his return timeline. Mike Montgomery should remain in the Cubs starting rotation for the near future with Darvish suffering the setback.

Darvish (triceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, after which the Cubs will determine if he's ready to rejoin the big club over the weekend or if he requires another minor-league start, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish experienced no complications while playing light catch Tuesday, one day after he covered five innings in a rehab start for Low-A South Bend. While he was sharp in that outing, he only threw 57 pitches, so Darvish would likely have his workload restricted if he were to return from the 10-day disabled list to start Saturday or Sunday against the Twins. Once Darvish is added back to Chicago's rotation, one of Tyler Chatwood (paternity list) or Mike Montgomery would likely head to the bullpen.

Darvish (triceps) could come off the disabled list to start this weekend against the Twins, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He made a rehab start Monday for Low-A South Bend, giving up one run on three hits while striking out five over five innings. Darvish threw 57 pitches (41 strikes), so if he does start for the big-league club Saturday or Sunday, he should not be expected to get up to 100 pitches. We should learn more about the next step for Darvish either Monday night or Tuesday.

Darvish (triceps) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Low-A South Bend on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish tossed a productive bullpen session Friday and will now progress to the next step in his recovery. It's unclear how many minor league rehab starts he'll need, though he could return to the MLB rotation by next weekend at the earliest. More clarity should emerge after his start Monday. Darvish has been out since May 20 with right triceps inflammation.

Darvish (triceps) had a productive bullpen session Friday and, if he feels OK on Saturday, might head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander will likely require at least one turn in a farm rotation. If all goes well, Darvish might be back for the Cubs' home series with the Twins that starts June 29.