Lincecum (forearm) may face hitters at the Giants' spring-training facility this week, CSN Bay Area reports.

One he begins facing hitters, Lincecum can start targeting a rehab assignment. He could potentially rejoin the Giants in early-to-mid September, although he may have to settle for a spot in the bullpen.

Lincecum (forearm) threw from 60 feet to up to 115 feet in left field Saturday, and also threw some pitches from 45-feet off flat ground, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.

Lincecum has reportedly received two cortisone shots for hip issues, and he continues to have bad days along with the good. He's now thrown off flat ground five times, but doesn't know when he will be ready to throw off a mound. The mound is the next hurdle he faces in his recovery process, but it sounds as though he could be a ways away from a return at this point.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Linceum threw from 60 feet up to 115 feet in left field Saturday, and he also threw some pitches from 45 feet off flat ground as he continues to recover from a forearm injury, according to MLB.com.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Linceum threw from 60 feet up to 115 feet in left field Saturday, and he also threw some pitches from 45 feet off flat ground as he continues to recover from a forearm injury, according to MLB.com. Lincecum has received two cortisone shots for hip issues, and he continues to experience soreness during his rehab for the forearm injury.

Lincecum (forearm) played catch Saturday and will throw off flat ground for a few more days before tossing off a mound, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lincecum commenced July with prompt placement on the disabled list due to a sore forearm, but cortisone shots were recently recommended to deal with "degenerative things" in his hips, forcing him to hold off recent throwing drills. Until he returns to the mound, though, he'll remain without a distinct timeline for activation from the DL.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, who last pitched June 27 because of a forearm strain, played catch on flat ground Saturday, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, who last pitched June 27 because of a forearm strain, played catch on flat ground Saturday, according to CSN Bay Area. Lincecum, who also is suffering from degernaritive problems in his hips, is expected to throw from flat ground for a few more days before throwing off of a mound.

Lincecum (forearm) will begin throwing later in the week after five consecutive off-days and won't resume throwing off a mound for "a couple of weeks," Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lincecum landed on the disabled list due to a forearm injury, but recent reports show that he has also received cortisone shots for "degenerative things" in his hip. The scheduled five days of rest should enable him to throw off flat ground later in the week, but bullpen sessions off a mound appear to be at least a couple of weeks away. Pavlovic reported that Lincecum will remain without a timetable until he begins throwing off a mound.

Lincecum is on the disabled list due to forearm soreness, but manager Bruce Bochy revealed Monday that he has received cortisone shots for "degenerative things" in his hips, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

This is the first we've heard of any hip issue, but it seems to be a fairly serious condition if it required multiple cortisone shots. It's now unclear what Lincecum's timeline looks like, but between the two injuries, it seems unlikely that we'll see him back before the start of August. Even when he does return, Lincecum could be relegated to the bullpen.

While Tim Hudson will return to the rotation after the All-Star break, Lincecum (forearm) is not ready and could go into the bullpen when he does return from the DL.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy has been mostly quiet about his rotation plans beginning on Friday, but at least he revealed this detail. "I think Huddy's ready. I don't think Timmy's quite ready," Bochy said of the right-handers.

Lincecum (forearm) threw three simulated innings on the bullpen mound Friday, CSN Bay Area reports.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Lincecum still "needs a little work" and that he was "a touch behind" Tim Hudson (shoulder), who also tossed three simulated frames. It's still a step in the right direction for Lincecum, though the team does not have any immediate plans to send him for a rehab assignment and it doesn't have any incentive to rush him back with both Matt Cain and Jake Peavy pitching well.

Lincecum (forearm) played catch Monday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Though it resulted in his placement on the DL last week, Lincecum's forearm contusion isn't expected to sideline him much further beyond the 15-day minimum. Even so, it seems unlikely at this point that Lincecum will have a rotation spot awaiting him in the second half, as the Giants have since bolstered their rotation with the additions of Matt Cain and Jake Peavy from the DL. After a decent start to the season, Lincecum fizzled out before being sidelined by the injury, and now sports a 4.13 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 76.1 innings.

Lincecum (forearm) was placed on the 15-day DL Thursday.

Lincecum suffered a forearm contusion when he was struck by a line drive in Saturday's game, and as expected, the ailment will land the right-hander on the disabled list. Even though the tightness isn't considered overly serious, the Giants needed the roster spot to activate Matt Cain (forearm) for Thursday's start, as manager Bruce Bochy called this move a "no-brainer."

Lincecum (arm) will be placed on the disabled list Thursday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Lincecum began feeling tightness in his arm over the weekend, so it appears the Giants will not take any chances and allow him to hit the DL and take some time off prior to the All-Star break. His placement Thursday coincides with the return of Matt Cain, who is slated to be activated from the disabled list. The Giants will have to clear another roster spot Friday, however, when Jake Peavy is expected to come off the disabled list.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum will be placed on the disabled list Thursday because of an arm injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum will be placed on the disabled list Thursday because of an arm injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Pitcher Matt Cain, who had been sidelined due to a forearm injury, will be activated in a corresponding move.

Lincecum indicated Sunday that his arm felt a little "tight" a day after it was on the receiving end of a line drive, but noted that he was experiencing now obvious swelling, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Even so, manager Bruce Bochy hinted that Lincecum would likely be ticketed for the disabled list. "Timmy, like all those guys, is not going to want it, but it's a no-brainer," manager Bruce Bochy said in reference to a DL stint for Lincecum.

Lincecum's likely DL stint may have more to do with his stark decline in performance his last two games rather than as a result of any real injury. The right-hander has been tagged for eight runs and has given up 11 hits and three walks over those outings, while failing to get out of the second inning on either occasion. With the Giants in need of clearing out spots for Matt Cain (forearm) and Jake Peavy (back), both of whom are scheduled to return this week, Lincecum will head to the DL for the first time in his career. Assuming they still have five healthy starters on hand after the All-Star break, it's possible the Giants will use Lincecum in a relief role during the second half.

Lincecum's (arm) X-rays returned negative Saturday, confirming the injury is just a contusion, but manager Bruce Bochy indicated he could miss some time since the ball was lined off his pitching arm, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lincecum was struck by a DJ LeMahieu line drive, forcing him to exit Saturday's game after just 1.2 innings of work. While it's good news that the injury is just a contusion, it may not prevent him from missing a start. He didn't discuss the possibility of a stint on the disabled list at this point, but it seems like that could be in play if more than one start will be missed because of the issue.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit on his right arm by a line drive, had his X-rays come back negative, but he is still expected to miss some time, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit on his right arm by a line drive, had his X-rays come back negative, but he is still expected to miss some time, according to CSN Bay Area. The X-ray results suggest a contusion for Lincecum, but manager Bruce Bochy indicated missing at least one start remains a possibility. Lincecum left after only 1.2 innings after taking a ball off of the bat of Rockies second baseman D.J. LeMathieu. The team did not immediately indicate a trip to the disabled list was an option, but that could change should he miss a start. Lincecum's 3.86 ERA over 14 starts is respectable, but he has only lasted three innings total in his last two starts while allowing eight runs. Both Matt Cain, who has been sidelined by an elbow injury, and Jake Peavy, who is out with a back injury, are nearing their return, leaving Lincecum's role with the team in doubt regardless of his health.

Lincecum left the game with what the Giants announced as a right forearm contusion, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lincecum was hit on his pitching arm by a DJ LeMahieu liner early in Saturday's game. There's no word yet on how much time Lincecum will miss as a result of Saturday's injury, but it's a positive that he only suffered a contusion rather than a more serious injury.

Lincecum (elbow) exited Saturday's game after being struck on the pitching arm by a line drive, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Lincecum had struggled through 1.2 innings of work, allowing three earned runs before a DJ LeMahieu line drive hit him directly on the pitching arm. He immediately left the game after being hit. More information on Lincecum's prognosis should be made available following Saturday's game.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum was removed from Saturday's start against the Colorado Rockies with a right arm injury, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum was removed from Saturday's start against the Colorado Rockies with a right arm injury, according to CSN Bay Area. Lincecum was struck by a line drive early in the game and left with what was officially called a right forearm contusion, clouding his status until he is evaluated by team doctors. The good news is that the injury was identified early on as a contusion, indicating that he is unlikely to miss an extended amount of time unless further damage is uncovered during post-game analysis. Even when healthy, Lincecum has been wildly inconsistent of late, as he posted an ERA of 3.00 through the first two months of the season but saw that number balloon to 6.62 in five June starts. The Giants have dealt with a plethora of injuries to their pitching staff, though Matt Cain and Jake Peavy are expected to return soon.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum left his start against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday after being hit by a line drive on his pitching arm, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum left his start against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday after being hit by a line drive on his pitching arm, according to CSN Bay Area. Lincecum allowed three runs in 1.2 innings before leaving the game.