Darvish threw 30 pitches in his first live batting practice session Wednesday in Arlington.

EDGE Analysis

He threw 15 pitches in consecutive innings against members of the Double-A Frisco lineup, as Frisco had an off day Wednesday. Everything went well for Darvish, and his next live batting practice session is scheduled for Sunday. Things continue to progress as planned for the Rangers' ace, and a mid-May return remains possible.

Darvish is expected to throw live batting practice Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish went through a throwing workout Saturday, throwing two sets of 25 pitches in a simulated setting. He'll progress to facing live hitters for the first time Wednesday and remains on track to return to the Rangers' rotation sometime around mid-May.

Darvish (elbow) will throw to hitters next week in what amounts to live batting practice, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, and continues to progress favorably in his return from Tommy John surgery. A mid-May return still seems like the best bet, and while it is unclear what the next step will be after next week's live BP, a minor league rehab assignment doesn't seem too far off, provided there are no setbacks.

Darvish (elbow) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery just about 13 months ago, and so far everything has gone off without a hitch. He'll continue to throw bullpen sessions and, if all goes well, is expected to rejoin the big league rotation by mid-May.

Darvish (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish hasn't endured any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery throughout spring training, but the Rangers' plan all along is to ease him back into action by mid-May. As a result, he'll still need a little more than a month to continue his rehab, which could soon include facing hitters.

Darvish (elbow) is expected to return in mid-May and won't require a stint on the 60-day disabled list, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish has been gradually working up his pitch count of late as he sets his sights on returning to the mound following last year's Tommy John. The Rangers' confirmation Saturday that Darvish won't require a stint on the 60-day DL is a sign that the club is confident that he'll be able to return early in the first half of the season. Both Darvish and Josh Hamilton are expected to return by some point in mid-May.

Darvish (elbow) threw 35 pitches in another pain-free bullpen session Friday according to MLB.com's TR Sullivan.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish feels that he may be slightly ahead of schedule that currently has him returning in mid-May, but it's still too early to tell at this point if he'll return earlier than expected.

Darvish (elbow) had a successful bullpen session Saturday and is expected to throw 30 pitches in the bullpen Monday, the team's web site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish is expected to gradually increase his workload over the next two weeks and continues to progress to an expected mid-May return.

Darvish threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish will begin to include more of his pitches in these bullpen sessions in the next few weeks and his rehab appears to be going well. He is on pace to return to the Rangers' rotation in the middle of May.

Darvish (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session with breaking pitches from a normal distance, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darkish just began throwing breaking balls last Friday, and it appears that he is holding up fine in his rehab process. He's still on track for a mid-May return to the Texas rotation.