Aaron Cook (finger, shoulder) is expected to live batting practice Wednesday when the Rockies are in Arizona.

Cook has received positive reviews for his recent bullpen sessions in extended spring training. The veteran right-hander still has to get cleared for a minor league rehab assignment, so it's unlikely that he returns before the end of May.

The Rockies were encouraged by Aaron Cook's (finger, shoulder) 30-pitch bullpen session in extended spring training Friday.

Well, that's good. The Rockies have yet to set up a timetable for his return, but he's likely to be ready sometime in May.

Rockies transferred RHP Aaron Cook to the 60-day disabled list.

Cook got off to a slow start in spring training due to shoulder tendinitis and then shut his right ring finger in a door in mid-March. He's not expected to be ready for action until late May or early June.

Aaron Cook (finger, shoulder) has progressed to throwing off the slope of the mound.

Cook accidentally shut his right ring finger in a door last month and was sidelined for the early part of spring training shoulder tendinitis, so he's beginning his throwing program from square one. The veteran right-hander is not expected to return until late-May or early-June.

Aaron Cook (finger) made 50 throws from a distance of 100 feet Friday.

Cook accidentally shut his right ring finger in a door last month and was slowed in the early days of camp with shoulder tendinitis. He's not expected to be back with the Rockies until sometime in May. Esmil Rogers will take his spot in the starting rotation for now.

Aaron Cook played catch Thursday for the first time since breaking his right ring finger last month.

Cook, who also dealt with shoulder tendinitis during spring training, is expected to be ready to go sometime in May. Esmil Rogers will serve as the Rockies' No. 5 starter until cook is healthy.

Aaron Cook (finger) could be cleared to start throwing this week.

Cook, who was placed on the disabled list Thursday, accidentally shut his right ring finger in a door earlier this month. "The main thing is they want to make sure that bone is healed so the bone will stay together," said Cook. "It doesn't hurt, so that's a good sign." Cook was already behind before the finger injury because he was dealing with shoulder soreness, so he'll need to start from scratch once he's ready to throw. We probably won't see him until mid-May or perhaps later.

Aaron Cook will miss at least a month after breaking a finger on his pitching hand as a result of shutting it in a door.

It's certainly been a forgettable spring for the right-hander, as Cook has yet to throw off a mound since experiencing shoulder soreness early in camp. He already wasn't expected to be ready by the start of the season, and now this seals the deal. The best he can probably hope for is a return by the end of April, but even that might be pushing it. Esmil Rogers is the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, with Clayton Mortensen, John Maine and Greg Reynolds potentially in the mix, as well.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) threw 15 pitches off a mound Wednesday in Rockies camp.

It was a light reintroduction to the mound for Cook, who is still fighting through soreness in his throwing shoulder. He's expected to throw a more intense bullpen session within the next couple of days. The Rockies aren't expecting him to be ready for Opening Day.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) threw to a catcher on flat ground Tuesday in Rockies camp.

Cook warmed up with a game of long toss from 140 feet before the flat ground work. He reported no abnormal discomfort in his shoulder and is aiming to climb back atop a mound on Wednesday. The right-hander remains questionable for the start of the regular season.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) threw for 10 minutes Monday from a distance of 90 feet.

The throwing session went "outstanding," according to a team trainer. Cook is expected to long-toss on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined for the early part of the spring scheduled due to soreness in his throwing shoulder, but it sounds like he's making incremental progress. He'll need to keep it up in order to avoid starting the season on the disabled list.

Aaron Cook has refuted a weekend report from SI.com's Jon Heyman that he was not in throwing shape upon his arrival to spring training this year.

"You know me and what I am about," Cook told Troy Renck of the Denver Post. "It was during my second bullpen session down here when my shoulder started hurting." Either way, it's doubtful that he will find enough time to get stretched out for the start of the regular season. Look for the right-hander to be placed on the 15-day disabled list once the Rockies break north.

Aaron Cook (Shoulder) will play catch Sunday and said he thinks he'll be able to throw off a mound soon.

Cook doesn't have any structural damage in his shoulder, but he hasn't been able to shake the soreness. Evidently he's feeling better, though. Cook said he intends to get in enough work to be ready for a spot in the rotation to start the year, but we'll need to start seeing some real progress before we believe him.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) plans to meet with Rockies medical director Dr. Thomas Noonan on Friday.

Cook has been bothered by a sore right shoulder during camp, so this is hardly good news. The veteran right-hander is quickly falling behind in his preparation for the new season. Felipe Paulino could have the inside track on a rotation spot if he begins the year on the disabled list.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) played light catch Tuesday.

Cook, who recently had his scheduled start Saturday pushed back, will have to throw a bullpen or two and a live batting practice session before pitching in a game, so obviously he's still got some work to do. The Rockies have been worried about the strength of his shoulder and have him doing exercises in order to get it back. Esmil Rogers is expected to start Saturday in Cook's place.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) will not make his scheduled exhibition game appearance Saturday.

The Rockies still have concerns about the strength of Cook's right shoulder and have asked that he continues doing strengthening exercises for most of this week before stepping back on a mound. He still has plenty of time to get right, but the clock is most definitely ticking.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) played long toss from 180 feet on Wednesday in Rockies camp.

Cook plans to do a similar workout Thursday, and then he may try to step atop a mound at some point this weekend. The right-hander has been limited because of tightness in his throwing shoulder and a flu-like illness.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) played catch on Tuesday.

Good news. Cook skipped a throwing session on Sunday due to tightness in his throwing shoulder and dealt with a stomach bug on Monday, but it looks like he's closer to getting back on the mound. He should throw a bullpen session in the next few days.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) hopes to play catch on Tuesday.

After skipping a throwing session on Sunday due to tightness in his throwing shoulder, Cook rested his throwing arm and dealt with a stomach bug on Monday. "It's just normal inflammation in the shoulder," said Cook. "It varies. This time it's early [in camp]. It's usually a little later. It's just something that came up, and we're going to take care of it." This probably isn't anything to worry about, but we hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

Aaron Cook (shoulder) is hoping to throw on Monday.

Cook was forced to skip a scheduled bullpen session this weekend because of soreness in his right shoulder. It sounds like he should be back on track soon with the rest of the pitchers in Rockies camp.