The New York Yankees hope Carlos Rodon can finally make his debut with the club on Friday.
Rodon made his third rehab start on Saturday, totaling eight strikeouts and no runs in 3 2/3 innings for High-A Hudson Valley.
The Yankees are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs this coming weekend.
Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Yankees in free agency this past offseason.
The 30-year-old left-hander initially suffered a forearm strain during spring training, and during the recovery process from that injury he began dealing with a back issue, which delayed his progress and eventual return.