Takashi Saito (oblique) will throw a simulated game Thursday.

If that goes well, he'll then head out on a rehab assignment. "If everything goes well there, we'll send him out," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "Probably his first outing in Appleton, and then maybe he'll get a couple in Triple-A." Saito could be ready by mid-June.

Takashi Saito threw his first bullpen session Tuesday since straining his left oblique during a minor league rehab assignment in late April.

Saito threw 20 pitches without any pain and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday. If all goes well, he could soon pitch a simulated game. Look for him to rejoin the Brewers in mid-June.

Takashi Saito (oblique) could throw a bullpen session sometime this week.

It sounds like Saito is finally making some progress, but there's no firm timwtable for his return. "There's no discomfort anymore there," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "He's going to throw a bullpen maybe as early as Monday-Tuesday and then somewhere on the road trip have him throw a simulated game."

Brewers transferred RHP Takashi Saito to the 60-day disabled list.

Saito is still batting a left oblique strain and is expected to miss another few weeks. The transfer clears a 40-man roster spot for new infielder Josh Wilson.

Takashi Saito is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a strained left oblique.

Saito suffered the injury Thursday while pitching in a rehab game for his hamstring malady, an injury that had already cost him nearly a month. Saito received a cortisone injection Saturday. With Saito out, Kameron Loe will continue to operate as the primary setup man for closer John Axford.

On a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville while recovering from a hamstring injury, Takashi Saito had to leave Thursday's game after straining his left oblique.

That's no good. Saito appeared to be pretty much over the hamstring injury, but now he'll have to deal with might be a more serious ailment. He is returning to Milwaukee to see Dr. William Raasch before the Brewers have a better idea of how long this will set him back.

Takashi Saito (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Nashville.

Saito threw two simulated games at Miller Park, but the Brewers likely want him to face some live hitters in a competitive setting first. The veteran right-hander has been on the disabled list since early April with a left hamstring strain.

Takashi Saito (hamstring) declared himself ready to go after throwing a 20-pitch simulated inning Monday.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told reporters that Saito's status is still to be determined. He could return from the disabled list as soon as Wednesday, where he'll likely be eased back into a set-up role.

Brewers placed RHP Takashi Saito on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 5, with a left hamstring strain.

Saito hasn't pitched since last Monday, so there was no need to continue playing a man short. Assuming he makes progress in the next few days, he could be back late next week.

Takashi Saito (hamstring) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Braves due to left hamstring tightness.

It's the same injury that sidelined Saito in the early part of spring training, but Brewers manager Ron Roenicke doesn't think a DL-stint will be necessary. Saito did some throwing on the field Thursday, but it's not known when he'll pitch from a mound. Consider him day-to-day right now.

Takashi Saito will start Sunday's game against the Royals.

Saito was away for three days due to concerns about the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. Wily Peralta, Sunday's scheduled starter, will come on in relief instead.

Takashi Saito is expected to be in Brewers camp Saturday but will not pitch.

Saito was away briefly due to concerns about the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. Obviously his family is priority No. 1 right now, but for the purposes of him being ready for the season, this will not significantly set him back.

Takashi Saito left Brewers camp Friday due to concerns about the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.

Saito has made contact with his wife and three daughters, but he has not yet reached his parents. The Brewers are obviously going to give him as much time as he needs. Saito has made two appearances this spring.

Takashi Saito (hamstring) is scheduled to make his spring debut Saturday.

Saito has been limited in the early days of camp due to hamstring tightness. The 41-year-old right-hander was signed in December to be a set-up man to John Axford.

Brewers signed RHP Takashi Saito to a one-year deal.

The contract could be worth the $3.2 million he earned last year with the Braves through appearance and roster bonus incentives. Saito will be 41 on opening day. He posted a a 2.83 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, .203 opponents' batting average, and 69/17 K/BB ratio in 54 innings over 56 appearances this past season in Atlanta. The veteran right-hander will set up John Axford in Milwaukee and will be someone to keep an eye on in fantasy. If Axford's control falters next season, chances are good that Saito -- who saved 81 games over three seasons for the Dodgers -- could take over as closer.

Takashi Saito and the Brewers have agreed on a one-year contract that has a chance to match the $3.2 million he earned last year with the Braves via incentives, according to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.

The physical is already done and this deal should be official soon. Rosenthal reports that the incentives are based on appearances and roster bonuses. Saito will set up closer John Axford in Milwaukee. The 40-year-old right-hander produced a 2.83 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 69/17 K/BB ratio over 56 appearances for Atlanta in 2010 while battling shoulder tendinitis towards the end of the year.

According to Japan's Nikkan Sports, the Brewers are nearing a one-year, $3 million contract with right-hander Takashi Saito.

Braves released RHP Takashi Saito.

Saito, 41 in Feburary, posted an impressive 2.83 ERA and 69/17 K/BB ratio over 54 innings with the Braves this past season, but he was bothered by shoulder problems and the Braves have a slew of quality young relievers on the way. The veteran righty should generate interest around the league.

According to Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Takashi Saito hasn't decided whether he will return next season.

"I don't have a certain answer yet," Saito said through an interpreter. "But I don't have a definite feeling of `I'm quitting.' I'm still thinking..I still believe I can pitch." Saito, who turns 41 in February, posted a 2.83 ERA and 69/17 K/BB ratio over 54 innings with the Braves this season, but was also bothered by shoulder tendinitis towards the end of the year. The veteran right-hander will be a free agent this winter.

Braves activated RHP Takashi Saito.

Saito missed most of September with an inflamed shoulder and was left off the Braves' NLDS roster for the same reason. He's recently tossed bullpen sessions without discomfort, so perhaps he's ready to contribute, but Atlanta will be taking a big risk if it places him in a high-leverage situation on Sunday. There's just no way to know right now how close he is to 100 percent.