Peavy (back) will make another minor league rehab start, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The right-hander built his pitch count up to 95 in his outing with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits with five strikeouts over seven innings. Manager Bruce Bochy suggested Peavy is healthy enough to return now, but the team will send him for a sixth rehab start, meaning June 26 would likely be his earliest possible return date. The skipper also said that the team is not planning to go with a six-man rotation.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy will make another minor league rehab start while recovering from a back injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy will make at least one more minor league rehab start while recovering from a back injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Peavy has been hit hard in his four starts at Triple-A Sacramento, allowing 15 runs in 20.1 innings, but he was able to reach 96 pitches in his last outing, and will continue to pitch in minor league games until the team believes he is ready to return. "He knows he can slow-play this with how our starters are going,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “He knows he doesn’t have to rush this. He doesn’t want to do that to the team. He doesn’t want to do that to anybody in the rotation.” Peavy has a 9.39 ERA in 7.2 innings this season after signing a two-year, $24 million contract in December 2014.

Peavy (back) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports.

It will be the fifth rehab outing for Peavy, and his fourth with Sacramento. He's been hit hard during each of his starts at Triple-A, but a 15:4 K:BB ratio during his three turns suggests he's doing a good job of finding the strike zone. After building his pitch count to 83 his last time out, Peavy figures to reach the 90 or 100 mark Tuesday while covering around six innings. If he notices no setbacks during the outing, he'll likely make his return to the Giants over the weekend, though it's unclear if he'd displace any of the team's current rotation members.

Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Peavy (back) finished his rehab start feeling "great," but said he will not be rushed back, Jayson Stark of ESPN reports.

Peavy experienced some back tightness in his previous rehab start, so it's a good sign that his most recent one went well. He'll likely require at least a couple more before rejoining the club, but a return at some point in June seems plausible if he can avoid setbacks.

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that starting pitcher Jake Peavy is feeling "great" as he rehabs from a back injury, but added Peavy would not be rushed back before he is fully healthy, according to ESPN.

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that starting pitcher Jake Peavy is feeling "great" as he rehabs from a back injury, but added Peavy would not be rushed back before he is fully healthy, according to ESPN. Peavy experienced some back tightness in a rehab start earlier this week for Triple-A Sacramento, but he felt much better after his appearance Saturday, which has given the club optimism that he could return soon. Peavy, who is 0-2 with a 9.39 ERA this season, will likely require at least two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list, though the time frame could still have him back some time in June. He is in his second season with the Giants, having gone 7-13 with a 3.73 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 202.2 innings last season while helping the Giants win the World Series.

Peavy experienced more back tightness after his rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports.

The right-hander's rehab will be put on hold for the moment, with manager Bruce Bochy saying the team will slow play it with him. Peavy will see a doctor Friday to determine the true extent of the setback.

Peavy (back) will make at least two more rehab starts, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Peavy struggled in his second rehab outing, allowing six runs over 4.2 innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. He was previously expected to make just one or two more rehab appearances after Wednesday's, but manager Bruce Bochy is now saying that the right-hander will have at least two more outings in the minors. Peavy is thus unlikely to return until the second or third week of June.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy, who has been sidelined since April 17 due to a back injury, will make at least two more rehab starts, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy, who has been sidelined since April 17 due to a back injury, will make at least two more rehab starts, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He allowed six runs over 4.2 innings Wednesday for Triple-A Sacramento, prompting Giants manager Bruce Bochy to push Peavy's return back slightly. Peavy was previously only expected to make one more rehab appearance, but now is trending towards a return in mid-to-late June. He allowed four runs in each of his starts this season before being sidelined while throwing only 7.2 total innings and striking out seven. Peavy is in his second season with the Giants, having gone 7-13 last season while posting a 3.73 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 202.2 innings. He has made at least 30 starts in only six of his first 13 professional seasons, while being limited to fewer than 20 in three consecutive years from 2009 to 2011.

Peavy (back) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports.

It was previously reported that Peavy may only need two or three rehab outings, and Wednesday's start will mark his second of the assignment. He thus seems to be on track to join the Giants in early June.

Peavy (back) is scheduled to throw 50 pitches in his rehab start Friday, and may only need two or three starts before rejoining the big league team, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Peavy is slated to be re-evaluated following his first rehab appearance Friday, but if all goes according to plan he'll pitch again Wednesday and then could return to the majors shortly after that. Barring a setback, the righty seems to be on track for a late-May or early-June return.

Peavy (back) will begin his rehab assignment Friday at Single-A San Jose, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports.

Gutierrez noted that Peavy will be re-evaluated following his outing to determine the next step of his assignment. Given that he has thrown multiple bullpen sessions with no setbacks, he could be back with the Giants by the end of May if he progresses well through his rehab assignment.

Peavy (back) looked fine after a bullpen session Tuesday, and the Giants are looking for him to pitch in a rehab game in San Jose on Friday, depending on how his back and hip feel, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With Peavy emerging from the bullpen session without any noticeable issues, the next step in his recovery process will be his rehab start. If that goes well, Peavy could be well on his way to returning on schedule at the end of May.

Peavy (back) threw 50 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday and is slated to throw another bullpen session Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

The next step in Peavy's recovery will facing live batters in extended spring training. He threw his first bullpen Friday since landing on the DL and has not reported any setbacks. If all goes well at extended spring training, the next step for Peavy will be a rehab assignment.

Peavy (back) will work at the team's spring training facility to rehab while the team is on the road and hopes to face hitters in a simulated game, the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports.

He threw 40 pitches off the mound Friday and felt good then and Saturday during his recovery day. While Peavy is not yet ready for a rehab assignment, he seems to be making solid progress lately and could still rejoin the Giants' rotation in late-May/early-June.

Peavy (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Peavy resumed throwing off a mound Saturday for the first time since landing on the disabled list, and it appears he may be nearing a rehab assignment. The team will monitor how he feels after the bullpen session and then reach a decision on the next step afterward.

Peavy (back) threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since landing on the DL, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The session consisted of 20-25 fastballs at about 70-80 percent, and Peavy reported improvement with his condition afterward. Peavy had been limited to long toss after an MRI revealed a muscle strain and continued issues with the SI joint in his lower back in mid-April. It will be hard to know exactly where Peavy stands until he's throwing at maximum effort.

Peavy (back) played catch Thursday for a second straight day, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Peavy's ability to play catch on back-to-back days would seem to suggest he's close to moving it in for a flat-ground session, but the Giants reportedly plan to "slow play" it with him. Ryan Vogelsong will slot into the rotation in his place for now. An MRI last weekend showed a muscle strain as well as continued issues with the SI joint in Peavy's lower back.

Peavy underwent an MRI on Saturday, which revealed a muscle strain and continued issues with the SI joint in his lower back, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

The back issues forced Peavy onto the DL on Saturday, but it sounds like he will avoid surgery, with rest and rehab prescribed for now. Ryan Vogelsong and Yusmeiro Petit each tossed two innings in relief of Peavy on Friday, but Vogelsong seems like the most logical choice to fill Peavy's spot in the rotation.

Peavy (back) was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Peavy was scratched from his first scheduled start of the year due to back stiffness and that stiffness returned Friday, forcing the right-hander off the mound after just 3.2 innings. The Giants have not provided a timetable for Peavy's return, but May 2 would be the earliest possible date for his activation. Catcher Andrew Susac was recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Peavy (back) was knocked out of Friday's game after just 3.2 innings, surrendering four runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out two in the loss to Arizona.

Peavy has been dealing with back stiffness early in the year and it has been affecting his performance on the field. While we expect Peavy to be a better pitcher when healthy, it is best to let him work out his early-season struggles on the waiver wire.