Matt Capps (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 45-pitch simulated game Saturday.

Assuming he avoids setbacks, Capps will rejoin the Twins on Monday. Look for him to be used in low-leverage situations initially, before potentially being added to a committee with Glen Perkins and Jared Burton.

Matt Capps (shoulder) will begin facing batters this week in the Twins' fall instructional league.

Capps could rejoin the Twins for the final series of their 2012 regular season schedule. He has thrown only 28 1/3 innings this year because of a right rotator cuff injury and is likely to have his $6 million club option for 2013 declined this winter.

Matt Capps (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session Saturday since being placed on the disabled list.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Matt Capps (shoulder) still has a chance to return later this season.

Capps has made just two appearances since late June due to shoulder issues. It's not clear how far along he is in his rehab, but obviously the Twins haven't given up on him making a late-season impact. He almost surely wouldn't be used in save opportunities, though.

An MRI of Matt Capps' right shoulder has confirmed only inflammation, but he is not close to resuming throwing.

It was reported Sunday that he would resume throwing Wednesday if the MRI showed no structural damage, but evidently that won't happen. Obviously Capps' timetable is up in the air, and he doesn't appear likely to make much of an impact over the rest of the season.

Matt Capps will receive an MRI on his ailing right shoulder Sunday.

An MRI back in June just showed inflammation, but the Twins want Capps to get looked at again after he's been unable to get over the hump with his shoulder ailment. The right-hander has yet to resume throwing but could conceivably be cleared soon if the MRI shows no structural damage.

Matt Capps (shoulder) has yet to resume a throwing program.

Capps is working his way back from a rotator cuff injury, and isn't close to returning. The Twins are expected to reevaluate him Monday. It's far from a given that he'll be back later this season.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Matt Capps (shoulder) will be shut down "for a while."

He didn't specify anything more than that, but obviously he'll be on the disabled list much longer than 15 days. Capps recently had a setback with a shoulder injury that he's dealt with for over a month, and he's no sure thing to return at all this year. There's no reason to hang on to him in mixed leagues.

Twins placed RHP Matt Capps on the 15-day disabled list with right rotator cuff irritation.

Capps made just two appearances since returning from the DL, and he's headed back there after feeling more soreness in his appearance Monday. An MRI will likely be performed before more is known about how long he'll be sidelined. Obviously, he's no longer an option to be moved before the trade deadline. The Twins will continue to give save chances to Glen Perkins and Jared Burton.

The Twins are expected to ease Matt Capps back into his closer role.

Glen Perkins and Jared Burton have fared pretty well since Capps went on the disabled list last month, converting 6-of-7 save chances. They'll continue to be used in the ninth inning while Capps knocks the rust off, but the Twins no doubt hope Capps can settle back into his old role quickly and build up his trade value.

Twins activated RHP Matt Capps from the 15-day disabled list.

Capps wound up missing about three weeks with right shoulder soreness. The Twins will hope he can build up his trade value heading into the July 31 non-waiver deadline. The 28-year-old closer has a 3.42 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 14 saves in 15 chances this season.

Matt Capps (shoulder) will pitch on Monday and Wednesday as part of a rehab assignment with Class-A Fort Myers.

If all goes well, he will return to the Twins bullpen as they open the second half of the season on Friday. Glen Perkins and Jared Burton have been sharing the save chances in Capps' absence, but he will undoubtedly regain his role upon returning.

Matt Capps (shoulder) will play catch Monday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.

Capps received a cortisone shot a week ago and hopes to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers in a week. If all goes well, it seems like he should be ready to return not long after the All-Star break.

Twins placed RHP Matt Capps on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.

Capps has been battling shoulder discomfort for a couple of weeks and felt significant pain after making an appearance in Saturday's loss to the Reds. There is no timetable for his return. Glen Perkins and Jared Burton are likely to handle save opportunities in his absence.

Matt Capps returned to action on Saturday June 23.

Matt Capps (shoulder) is expected to be available by Thursday or Friday.

Capps hasn't pitched since last Friday due to some minor shoulder inflammation but felt good during a bullpen session Wednesday. "He went out and threw some in the 'pen and felt a lot better," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "So probably give him another day. That's our preference. It could change as we go along." Jared Burton and Glen Perkins will be used in the eighth and ninth innings until Capps is ready.

Updating a previous item, Matt Capps (shoulder) did not receive an MRI on Sunday.

It was previously reported that an MRI revealed inflammation. Capps is scheduled to be re-evaluated Monday, and the injury isn't considered serious. Jared Burton and Glen Perkins will serve as co-closers until Capps returns.

Matt Capps is day-to-day with a sore right shoulder.

An MRI showed inflammation, but the Twins are optimistic he'll be ready to pitch Tuesday. Manager Ron Gardenhire didn't name a specific fill-in for Capps, but Jared Burton and Glen Perkins are expected to be used depending on matchups.

Matt Capps allowed a game-winning two-run home run to the Brewers' Martin Maldonado in the ninth inning on Friday.

It's only the third time he's been scored upon in his last 17 outings, so he isn't in any danger of losing his grip on the closer's job. This kind of outing should be expected from time to time with Capps, as he pitches to contact and doesn't possess overpowering stuff.

Matt Capps tossed a scoreless ninth in a non-save situation to help the Twins down the Phillies on Tuesday.

Nick Blackburn and Brian Duensing combined to give up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings, but Minnesota's offense and remaining relievers were up to the challenge in the 11-7 victory. Minnesota is now 10-3 in their last 13 games. Capps is the epitome of a player with fantasy value solely because of his role. Only a slight-above average reliever, he has 14 saves and a 2.96 ERA. He has a great 1.00 WHIP and has walked only three batters in 23 1/3 innings, but his average stuff has led to only 14 strikeouts.