News: The Sports Xchange reports that Giants SP Jason Schmidt started and pitched one inning on a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas against Colorado Springs on Friday. Schmidt allowed no runs, no hits and one walk. He will pitch another inning on Monday for the 51s, then possibly be activated as a reliever for the season's final month.

Analysis: Schmidt has yet to pitch in the majors this season and the fact he'll only be a reliever if he does return means it's safe to ignore him in Fantasy

Jason Schmidt tossed a hitless inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday night. Schmidt will throw another inning Monday and could rejoin the Dodgers as a reliever in a week or two. [...]

Schmidt, trying to return from career-threatening shoulder surgery 14 months ago, also issued a walk and made 16 pitches. He is expected to pitch another inning Monday.

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) threw a hitless inning with Triple-A Las Vegas Friday, Aug. 29. He is expected to throw another inning Monday, Sept. 1.

Dodgers.MLB.com's Michael Schwartz reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) will pitch in a rehab game Friday, Aug. 29.

Michael Schwartz, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) will start Friday, Aug. 29, in a minor league rehab assignment.

Jason Schmidt (season) could be moved to the bullpen if he's able to return before the end of the season. Schmidt is expected to pitch an inning in a minor league game in the next week. [...]

Manager Joe Torre said that Schmidt is a long shot to return this season, but it's looking like those small odds are improving daily. Schmidt plans to resume Minor League rehab next week, just before the Minor League season ends.

Manager Joe Torre said that Schmidt is a long shot to return this season, but it's looking like those small odds are improving day-by-day. Schmidt plans to resume Minor League rehab next week, just before the Minor League season ends.

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) played catch in the outfield Thursday, Aug. 21, after throwing a successful bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Schmidt has had two recent Minor League rehab assignments cut short due to shoulder discomfort, so it's best to remain as cautious as possible regarding Schmidt. Even if he does return, it could be in an extremely limited role since he would have to build up his arm strength and endurance.

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 20, and hopes to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas next week.

Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is "cautiously optimistic" he'll be able to start a rehab assignment this month. He has to start soon because the minor league season ends on Labor Day. [...]

According to the Los Angeles Times, Jason Schmidt (shoulder) "hasn't given up hope of pitching in the majors this season." Schmidt threw off a mound Sunday and Tuesday, and is scheduled to do so again Friday. [...]

The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session this week. Manager Joe Torre said it would be a longshot for Schmidt to return this season.

With a slew of starting-pitching options, the Dodgers feel no need to rush Schmidt back. "A lot would have to happen in a hurry for him to pitch for us at this level," Torre said of Schmidt, whose comeback from shoulder surgery 14 months ago has been plagued with repeated setbacks.

Joe Torre said before Thursday's game that Jason Schmidt probably wouldn't return this season. Schmidt doesn't have his next side session planned, and he has less than a month before the minor league season ends, so he might not even make a rehab appearance this year. [...]

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is unlikely to return this season, according to manager Joe Torre.

Joe Torre said before Thursday's game that Jason Schmidt probably wouldn't return this season. "At this juncture, a lot would have to happen in a hurry for him to be able to pitch for us at this level. [...]

According to the Los Angeles Times, Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session later this week that "could be a last-ditch effort to pitch in the majors this season. [...]

Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) said he hopes to throw a bullpen session this week.

Schmidt has been sidelined since undergoing career-threatening shoulder surgery 14 months ago. He has been shut down for the past two weeks after receiving a cortisone injection in his bursa sac. He said he hoped to throw a bullpen session in Los Angeles this week. However, the Minor League season ends in four weeks. Any more setbacks, and Schmidt would be unable to rebuild arm strength with a rehab assignment.

Schmidt said over the weekend that he's running out of time on this season. He's been sidelined since undergoing career-threatening shoulder surgery 14 months ago. He has been shut down for the past two weeks after receiving a cortisone injection in his bursa sac. He said he hoped to throw a bullpen session in Los Angeles this week. However, the Minor League season ends in four weeks. Any more setbacks, and Schmidt would be unable to rebuild arm strength with a rehab assignment.