Zack Greinke allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings and struck out four Wednesday in his return from a broken collarbone.
That was good enough to get him a win in what ended up being a 3-1 game. Greinke threw 83 pitches to get his 16 outs tonight. The only damage against him came on an Adam LaRoche homer.

Dodgers activated RHP Zack Greinke from the 15-day disabled list.
Greinke will get the ball on Wednesday against the Nationals. The righty will be limited a bit pitch count-wise since he threw just 80 in his lone rehab start. Greinke was expected to miss eight weeks with a broken collarbone but wound up missing under five.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) will be activated from the disabled list to start on Wednesday against the Nationals.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly on Monday hedged about the possibility of Greinke returning Wednesday, but it was viewed as likely all along. The right-hander threw 80 pitches in his rehab start, so he'll be limited a bit from a pitch count standpoint Wednesday. Still, it's obviously a much-needed immediate boost to the Dodgers' rotation.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said the club is undecided on where Zack Greinke (collarbone) will start on Wednesday.
Greinke's stamina is built back up enough, but the Dodgers are worried about him re-injuring his healing collarbone in another mishap. A decision on the right-hander's status will obviously be made soon.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) indicated Saturday that he's feeling no pain after Friday's rehab start, and he's physically ready to make his start against the Nationals on Wednesday.
With the plethora of injuries that the Dodgers have experienced in their rotation already this season, they'll gladly welcome Greinke back well ahead of schedule. He may show some rust early on, so fantasy owners may want to hold off for a start or two before re-inserting him into lineups.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) tossed 80 pitches over 4 1/3 innings in his first rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.
Greinke was reportedly hitting as high as 91 on the stadium radar gun, and didn't appear to show any ill effects of the collarbone injury. He'll now jump right back into the Dodgers' rotation to take on the Nationals at home on Wednesday. While he won't be in midseason form, Greinke indicated on Friday that he feels like he can get MLB hitters out.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) is expected to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation on May 15 for a start against the Nationals.
Apparently the one rehab start on Friday at High-A Rancho Cucamonga is all he will need. Greinke is slated to throw around 75 pitches Friday, so he'll probably be on a pitch count against the Nats, but he should be able to stretch it out to 90 or so. The right-hander was supposed to miss eight weeks with his fractured collarbone, but it will wind up being closer to four.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.
Greinke threw about 60 pitches during his most recent bullpen session on Tuesday, so he shouldn't need too long to get stretched out. Barring a setback, we should see him back in the Dodgers' rotation in a couple weeks.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that Zack Greinke (collarbone) has touched 90 mph on the radar gun during his recent bullpen sessions.
Greinke threw about 60 pitches during his most recent bullpen session on Tuesday. He started throwing less than three weeks after collarbone surgery, so he hasn't lost much arm strength. The original timetable called for him to be out until the early part of June, but he appears to be ahead of schedule at the moment.

The Dodgers are hopeful Zack Greinke (collarbone) can return to the rotation in two or three weeks after his successful bullpen session on Saturday.
Greinke was originally estimated to be out two months with the collarbone fracture, but he's believed to be about three weeks ahead of schedule according to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times. That timetable would put him on track to rejoin the club by the end of May.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) threw a full bullpen session Saturday as he gets nearer to a return.
The bullpen was three weeks to the day after Greinke's surgery to repair his broken collarbone. Even if he's not on track to return before mid-June, it's at least encouraging that he hasn't experienced any setbacks to this point.

Zack Greinke (collarbone) threw from a distance of 90 feet on Monday.
Pretty impressive considering that Greinke had surgery to repair his fractured left collarbone less than three weeks ago. "It's still a little achy here and there, but nothing worse than what you would expect, I think," said Greinke. "You try not to have setbacks but at the same time do what you can." While it's nice to hear that Greinke is making progress, he's not close to throwing from a mound and isn't expected to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation until sometime around mid-June.

The Los Angeles Daily News says "there's still no target date" for Zack Greinke (collarbone) to resume throwing off a mound.
Greinke was recently cleared to throw on flat ground from 90 feet, but he's still in the early stages of his recovery. The Dodgers don't expect to have him back until around mid-June.

Bleacher Report's Will Carroll reports that Zack Greinke (collarbone) is scheduled to resuming throwing early next week.
It seems like a pretty swift recovery, as Greinke underwent surgery to repair his fractured left collarbone just 12 days ago. Carroll says the righty is not ahead of schedule, though, and was always expected to resume throwing at that time. The right-hander isn't expected back until mid-June.

Zack Greinke underwent a 90-minute procedure on Saturday to repair his fractured left collarbone.
Greinke had a metal rod placed in his clavicle to stabilize the bone and is not expected to return to the Dodgers' rotation until mid-June. He suffered the fracture on Thursday night when he was charged by Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin. Chris Capuano will take Greinke's spot and is worth a try in mixed leagues.

Zack Greinke will undergo surgery Saturday on his left collarbone and is expected to miss eight weeks.

Dodgers placed RHP Zack Greinke on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left collarbone.
The injury was sustained Thursday night when Padres' outfielder Carlos Quentin charged the mound following a hit-by-pitch. The Dodgers have yet to release an official timeline for his return, but early estimates are somewhere around 4-6 weeks. Ted Lilly (shoulder) is considered the leading candidate to take his place in the rotation, but the Dodgers could also turn to Chris Capuano.

Zack Greinke was diagnosed with a fractured left collarbone.
Awful news for the Dodgers and their $147 million man. Greinke sustained the injury when Padres' outfielder Carlos Quentin charged the mound following a hit-by-pitch on Thursday night. It's not known how long he'll be sidelined, but he's likely looking at a lengthy absence.

Zack Greinke left Thursday's game against the Padres after he was involved in a benches-clearing brawl.
The skirmish began when Greinke hit Carlos Quentin in the shoulder with a pitch to begin the top of the sixth inning. Quentin immediately started walking toward the mound and eventually charged right at Greinke. While Greinke held his ground, it's quite possible that he suffered an injury. It's not clear whether Greinke was ejected from the game, as he walked off the field with a trainer. He allowed two runs in five innings while striking out four and walking one.

Zack Greinke (elbow) felt good after his start Monday.
The results weren't great, as Greinke allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over just three innings, but the good news is that his elbow wasn't an issue. "I felt strong, but obviously not if I'm walking three in a row. That's not normal if I'm feeling good," said Greinke. "I thought I felt good, but the results didn't imply that." He'll make his final spring tuneup on Saturday, which puts him on track to make his Dodgers' debut on April 5.

Zack Greinke (elbow) wasn't sharp Monday, allowing five runs over three innings against the Royals.
He permitted six hits, walked three and struck out a pair versus his former team. Greinke pitched well in a minor league game last week, and he felt fine physically Monday, which is all that really matters. He appears to be on track to make his Dodgers' debut on April 5.

Zack Greinke (elbow) thinks he won't have to miss a turn at the start of the regular season.
Greinke threw 43 pitches over four scoreless innings in a minor league game Wednesday, reporting afterwards that his arm "felt really good... It felt strong." The right-hander is scheduled to pitch twice more during the exhibition season, on March 25 and 30, and he believes that will be enough to build up arm strength and have ideal sharpness. It would potentially line him up for his Dodgers' regular season debut on April 5. It's not the second game of the season that he had originally been slated for, but, all things considered, the Dodgers would certainly take it.

Zack Greinke (elbow) tossed four scoreless innings on Wednesday afternoon in a minor league game.
Greinke allowed just one hit and struck out two, making it to 43 pitches without feeling any pain or discomfort. The right-hander was diagnosed earlier this month with inflammation in the back of his pitching elbow, but he's made a smooth recovery and might not have to miss a turn in the Dodgers' regular-season starting rotation.

Zack Greinke (elbow) will throw 45 pitches in a minor league game on Wednesday.
He'll do so with the added benefit of having A.J. Ellis as his catcher. Greinke experienced no issues with his right arm after throwing a bullpen session on Sunday, and looks to be making quick progress in his recovery from elbow inflammation. There's still an outside chance that he could make his first scheduled start of the season on April 2, but either way it appears he'll be ready to go at some point in early April. He can continue to be drafted with confidence.

Zack Greinke (elbow) remains on track to pitch in a simulated game or minor league game on Wednesday.
Greinke hasn't had any issues with his elbow since a bullpen session on Sunday and even did some throwing on Tuesday morning. He's making quick progress, but it's not clear when he'll be ready to make his first start of the regular season.

Zack Greinke (elbow) is scheduled to throw around 45 pitches Wednesday in a live game.
It's probably going to be on the minor league side of Dodgers camp. Greinke played catch Saturday and tossed a 45-pitch bullpen session on Sunday, reporting no discomfort in either workout. There's still a chance he could make his first start of the regular season on April 2 against the defending world-champion Giants.

Zack Greinke (elbow) said he felt no pain during a 45-pitch bullpen session Sunday.
When asked if he would be ready to make his first start of the season, Greinke only offered that he wanted to "do what's best for the team." It's considered doubtful that he'll be available for an April 2 start, but it's possible he will be ready on April 13 when the Dodgers first need a fifth starter.

Zack Greinke (elbow) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session Sunday.
Greinke played catch again Saturday after receiving platelet-rich plasma earlier this week. If all goes well, he should get in two more starts before the regular season begins, but remains a candidate to open 2013 on the disabled list. The Dodgers don't need a fifth starter until April 13, so they could place Greinke on the DL without making any changes to their rotation.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated Friday that time is running out for Zack Greinke (elbow) to be ready for his first scheduled start of the season on April 2.
Greinke was able to play catch on Friday, the first time he'd done so since receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection on Monday. He's expected to play catch for several days before advancing to a bullpen session, which would leave him with only two spring starts before the regular season begins. As the Dodgers don't need a fifth starter until April 15, they could play it safe and start him on the DL to begin the year, rather than rushing him back too soon. It's difficult to view any player with elbow trouble as an ace in fantasy drafts.

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times writes that Zack Greinke (elbow) "appears to be a longshot" to make his first scheduled start on April 2.

According to FOX Sports' Jon Morosi, Zack Greinke (elbow) won't throw a bullpen session until next week.
Greinke was scheduled to return to the mound in Dodgers camp on Friday, but he wasn't feeling too hot on Thursday so that session was cancelled. The right-hander got diagnosed earlier this week with inflammation in the back of his pitching elbow and might not be ready to his first scheduled start of the regular season -- April 2 -- against the Giants. Clayton Kershaw is starting on Opening day for Los Angeles.

Zack Greinke (elbow) will throw his next bullpen session on Friday, not Thursday.
Greinke was on a throw list when reporters arrived at Dodgers camp Thursday morning, but that was a mistake. It's not a setback, though Greinke admitted to reporters this week that he doesn't know exactly what's wrong with his right elbow and that he might not be ready for his first scheduled start of the regular season. The Dodgers are playing it as safe as possible with their $147 million man.

Zack Greinke (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday in Dodgers camp.
Manager Don Mattingly said Greinke wasn't going to resume throwing until Friday, but the right-hander is apparently feeling well enough to get back at it one day early. He was diagnosed with inflammation in the back of his right elbow last week and remains questionable for his first start of the season -- April 2 -- against the Giants. But the situation has begun moving in a better direction.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly expects Zack Greinke (elbow) to resume throwing Friday.
Greinke has been diagnosed with inflammation in the back of his right elbow and admits that he's unsure whether he'll be ready to take his first turn in the rotation once the regular season gets underway. Obviously the Dodgers will take every precaution with their $147 million investment, but at this point they don't seem to be overly concerned.

Zack Greinke (elbow) said Tuesday that he "doesn't know" whether he'll be ready for his April 2 outing.
Greinke is currently slated to start the Dodgers' second regular-season game -- following Opening Day starter Clayton Kershaw -- but he has inflammation in the back of his right elbow and may have to take it easy over the next couple of weeks. It's a scary situation for Los Angeles given that Greinke signed a $147 million free agent contract this offseason.

Zack Greinke was diagnosed with inflammation in the back of his right elbow on Monday following an examination by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
An MRI last week ruled out any structural damage, a finding which ElAttrache confirmed on Monday. Greinke was given a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and anti-inflammatory medication with the hope that he'll be able to resume throwing in the next two or three days. He's no lock to be ready for the start of the season at this point, but the Dodgers have the proper depth to deal with that potential scenario.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers expect Zack Greinke (elbow) to resume throwing in a couple of days.
It's another indication that they're not expecting much to come out of Monday's visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Greinke has already had an MRI that came back clean, but the Dodgers are sending him for further testing just in case. It doesn't sound like anything to worry about at this point, but we'll know more after the results of the exam are revealed.

Dodgers manger Don Mattingly said Zack Greinke has already had an MRI on his right elbow that came back clean.
That's certainly encouraging, but the club is still sending the right-hander to Los Angeles in order to have his elbow examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The Dodgers are saying that the visit is precautionary, but we'll just have to see how the exam goes. Even if nothing serious is found, Opening Day could be in question with Greinke having already missed two spring starts.

Zack Greinke has been scratched from Monday's scheduled start and will fly to Los Angeles to have his right elbow examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Greinke first had elbow soreness last week but was able to throw a bullpen session Friday without incident. However, the soreness returned when he threw Sunday. The Dodgers are saying for now that the visit is precautionary, but you've got to believe there is at least some level of concern. Even if the exam comes back relatively clean, you can bet the club will proceed cautiously with their $147 million investment.

Zack Greinke (elbow) is questionable for his scheduled start Monday.
Greinke has been dealing with some elbow discomfort, but it's not anything serious. The Dodgers don't want to take any chances though, and are considering holding him out for precautionary reasons. If Greinke can't go, Hyun-Jin Ryu will likely start in his place.

Zack Greinke, who has been battling the flu and recent forearm tightness, looked sharp in an impressive bullpen session on Friday.
The most important thing to take away from the session was that he felt no lingering soreness or discomfort in his forearm. Greinke was pleased with the command of his pitches and feels like he is back on track for where he should be at this point in the spring. With the move to the spacious confines of Dodger stadium, Greinke could be poised for a run at the National League Cy Young award in 2013, and should be drafted as an ace in most fantasy leagues.

Zack Greinke (flu) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday and make his next scheduled start on Monday.
Greinke was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday against Team Mexico because of the flu, but he's already doing better. He'll stay on his normal turn in the rotation.

Zack Greinke was scratched from a scheduled start Wednesday against Team Mexico because of the flu.
Greinke showed up to the Dodgers' complex with the intention of facing Mexico's WBC squad, but team doctors decided to play it safe and sent him home. The flu can spread quickly through baseball clubhouses. Greinke should be ready to rock after a couple days of rest.

Zack Greinke skipped a bullpen session Sunday due to minor forearm tightness.
Greinke said he's often dealt with similar tightness during spring training and just needs a bit of rest. He should be ready to go in a day or two.

Zack Greinke was knocked around a bit in a split-squad loss to the Padres on Friday, surrendering two runs on five hits over his three innings of work.
Greinke also walked one and hit a batter while striking out one. It could have gotten even uglier, had the Dodgers not cut down a runner trying to score at the plate in the first inning, and Greinke worked out of a bases loaded jam in the third. He remains an elite fantasy option and should be drafted as such.

Zack Greinke presented the Rangers with an offer this winter just before signing with the Dodgers.
The exact terms of that proposal are unknown, but it's probably safe to assume that it was worth slightly more than the the six-year, $147 million contract that he ultimately signed with Los Angeles. Greinke admitted to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman on Monday that he was looking for the richest possible deal he could find and that other factors were secondary. "I could play for the worst team if they paid the most," said the 29-year-old right-hander.

Zack Greinke allowed no runs on one hit over two scoreless innings in Sunday's 2-2 tie with the White Sox.
Making his Cactus League debut, Greinke struck out the first batter he faced, but it was otherwise just a normal spring training start. The Dodgers obviously have high expectations for Greinke after signing him to a six-year, $147-million contract this offseason.