16 Wei-Yin Chen, SP

Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw another bullpen session Monday at the team's spring complex in Florida. Chen continues to progress and could pitch in a simulated game for the next step in his recovery, according to MASNsports.com.

Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw a bullpen session Saturday, MASNSports.com reports. Chen has yet to be cleared for a rehab assignment. 

Chen could pitch in a simulated game before coming back to Baltimore. Orioles manager Buck Showalter believes that Chen will come off the shelf and be able to pitch in a few games before the July 15 All-Star break. 

Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen threw from a half mound Thursday at the team's spring training complex without any issues.

He is expected to throw off a regular mound Saturday before joining the team on the road for the next phase of his recovery. Manager Buck Showalter will not reveal a timetable for his return until he starts throwing for pitching coach Rick Adair. Chen is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon after working out with the club.

"We won't bring him unless he's not feeling anything and he's ready to get it sped up a little bit," Showalter said, per MASN Sports.

Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen will throw from a half mound Thursday at the team's spring training complex, and could progress to a full mound Saturday. Chen is recovering from an oblique strain, and will be re-evaluated if he can get through Saturday's session without issue, according to MLB.com.

Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) was able to play long toss Tuesday, the Baltimore Sun reports. He's expected to throw off a half mound Thursday. 

Chen threw from 120 feet Saturday for the first time and has not reported any pain. He's been out since May 12 and doesn't have a timetable to return yet.