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Beckham (groin) took part in baseball activities Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Per Kubatko, Beckham threw from 90 feet and ran a bit during Saturday's workout. He's still a ways from returning from sports hernia surgery and isn't eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list until late June. That said, Beckham being able to resume light baseball activity at this stage bodes well for his chances at returning on schedule. There will still be hurdles to clear between now and then, however.

The Orioles transferred Beckham (groin) to the 60-day disabled list Sunday.

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Renato Nunez and ensures that Beckham won't be reinstated until at least late June. After Beckham required core-muscle surgery April 26, it was fully expected that he would need upwards of two months to recover from the procedure, so the move to the 60-day DL shouldn't dramatically impact his timeline for a return.

Beckham (groin) underwent successful core muscle surgery Thursday and will be sidelined for 6-to-7 weeks, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

As expected, Beckham opted to go under the knife after undergoing an MRI and visiting with a specialist earlier in the week. His initial timetable has him sidelined until June, though a more concrete return date should come into focus as he progresses through his rehab. In the meantime, Danny Valencia and Jace Peterson should hold down the hot corner until Beckham is healthy.

Beckham (groin) will likely need core surgery that is expected to keep him sidelined for 6-to-7 weeks, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Beckham landed on the disabled list Wednesday after suffering a groin injury earlier the week, and a subsequent visit with a specialist determined the issue is serious enough to require surgical intervention. While the infielder has yet to make an official decision regarding surgery, manager Buck Showalter made it seem as if the procedure is a foregone conclusion. "What we're dealing with now is, 'Here's where it is, here's what one of the best [specialists] in the world is telling us,' and obviously, it's Tim's decision about where he wants to go," Showalter said. "I know initially he really wanted to see if he could get back and get through it. I think after talking to the doctor and showing the MRI and the looks at it, I think I've got a pretty good feeling on which way he's going to perceive it." Should Beckham opt for surgery, he would likely be sidelined into June, leaving Danny Valencia and Jace Peterson as the top options to see extended playing time at third base in his stead.

Beckham (groin) was put on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 24.

Expectedly, Beckham will miss an extended period of time after suffering a groin injury during Monday's contest. The 28-year-old is also battling a sore Achilles and was replaced by infielder Jace Peterson on the active 25-man roster. Beckham will be eligible to return in Oakland on May 4.