Manager Dave Roberts said "it's fair" to expect McKinstry (oblique) to return from the injured list against the Giants next weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City alongside Cody Bellinger (lower leg) on Friday, and the pair are on track to rejoin the Dodgers next weekend. McKinstry has been sidelined since April 20 with the oblique issue and will take about a week's worth of rehab games before being activated.

McKinstry (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry had his rehab assignment pushed back a few days, but he apparently has made enough progress to move forward towards a return. McKinstry has been out since April 20 with the injury, so he will likely need several plate appearances prior to being activated.

McKinstry (oblique) will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City for a rehab assignment later this week, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was previously reported the 26-year-old would begin the rehab stint Sunday or Monday, but apparently things got pushed back a few days. McKinstry has been on the shelf nearly a month with the oblique strain and appears to be on the cusp of rejoining the Dodgers.

McKinstry (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday or Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

A right oblique strain has sidelined McKinstry since April 20. He's nearly ready to begin playing in minor-league games and will join the Dodgers' top minor-league affiliate right away. It's not clear how much time he'll need to shake the rust, but expect McKinstry to have a regular role waiting for him after the 26-year-old impressed with a .296/.328/.556 slash line in 17 games to begin the regular season. He can play second base, third and both corner outfield positions.

McKinstry is making progress in his recovery from a strained right oblique, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts provided an update on McKinstry on Friday, indicating that the utilityman was "able to sneeze and not feel anything." Though that may come across as an odd recovery note, Roberts explained, "When you're talking about the oblique, that's a big deal." A clear timeframe for McKinstry's return has yet to be established, and he'll likely need to get some minor-league at-bats before he's able to rejoin the big club.

McKinstry (oblique) will be sent to the Dodgers' alternate training site over the weekend to continue his rehab, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right oblique strain and isn't expected to be activated when first eligible. His return date remains unclear at this time.

McKinstry's oblique strain is expected to keep him out for more than 10 days, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was off to a strong start, hitting .298/.328/.556 with three homers in 17 games, before being shut down with a strained right oblique. His expected return date is not yet clear.

McKinstry has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, retroactive to April 22.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry had been out of the lineup for the last two games due to lower-back stiffness, but he's now been diagnosed with an oblique strain that will force him to miss additional time. It's not yet clear when McKinstry could return to game action, but Chris Taylor (back) and Luke Raley could see increased playing time in his absence, while DJ Peters was also recalled by the Dodgers in a corresponding move.

McKinstry (back) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to lower-back stiffness, and he'll be sidelined for a second straight game Friday. Luke Raley will start in right field, batting seventh.

McKinstry was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup Thursday with lower back stiffness, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was originally slated to play in right field and bat eighth, though back stiffness will force him to the bench. Luke Raley will step in and bat eighth in McKinstry's absence.