LHP Charlie Furbish (left shoulder surgery in August 2016) had a partially torn rotator cuff repaired. He is targeting spring training 2018 for his return.

LHP Charlie Furbush (torn rotator cuff) is scheduled to undergo surgery that is likely to keep him out another 12 to 18 months, the team announced Wednesday. Furbush hasn't pitched in a major-league game since July 2015, but he appeared to be on his way to making a comeback before doctors discovered a tear in his rotator cuff.

LHP Charlie Furbush, out nearly a full year because of shoulder tendinitis, began a rehab assignment Friday with short-season Class A Everett. He allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning.

LHP Charlie Furbush, who hasn't pitched in a game in nearly a full year because of shoulder tendinitis, pitched a simulated game Saturday afternoon. Furbush has been on the disabled list all season and still has a long way to go before the Mariners consider putting him back in action. He threw 30 pitches Saturday.

LHP Charlie Furbush (rotator cuff) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday by Seattle to clear a roster spot. Furbush, who has not pitched since last July, was hoping to come back within the next month. The Mariners added two pitchers Wednesday and needed to make room on the 40-man roster.

LHP Charlie Furbush, sidelined since last July with shoulder problems, remains "a ways off" from returning to action, Servais said. Furbush was a valuable set-up man before going to the sidelines. Last season, Furbush posted a 1-1 record with a career-best 2.08 ERA in 33 games.

LHP Charlie Furbush remains "a ways off" from seeing action, Seattle manager Scott Servais said. Shoulder problems have sidelined Furbush since last July.

LHP Charlie Furbush (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Thursday at Triple-A Tacoma. If there are no setbacks, he will travel to the Mariners' minor league facility in Arizona to continue his work at extended spring training.

LHP Charlie Furbush (shoulder) is on schedule to throw live batting practice Thursday in Triple-A Tacoma. If there are no setbacks, he will travel to the Mariners' minor league facility in Arizona to continue his work at extended spring training. "He'll get some live game action and then go from there," manager Scott Servais said. He could return to the Mariners by the end of May.

LHP Charlie Furbush (left shoulder biceps tendinitis) threw 10 to 12 pitches off a mound Sunday and "felt great," manager Scott Servais said. Furbush has been on the disabled list all season.

LHP Charlie Furbush (left shoulder biceps tendinitis) threw 10 to 12 pitches off a mound Sunday and "felt great," manager Scott Servais said Monday. "He probably was too aggressive. Just build up, Charlie. We have a throwing program progression for him. Get some mound work in, get some live hitters, then probably see him start getting out to some (rehab) games." Furbush went on the disabled list April 3, retroactive to March 25.

LHP Charlie Furbush, who is on the 15-day disabled list and hasn't pitched since last July because of tendinitis in his biceps and shoulder, started throwing on the side Monday. It is a small first step toward his much-awaited return to the mound, although no timetable has been set.

LHP Charlie Furbush (left biceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25. The timetable for his return is uncertain.

LHP Charlie Furbush (shoulder tendonitis) will be eased back into action when spring training begins. He hasn't pitched competitively since early July.

Furbush was transferred to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Furbush was diagnosed last month with a partially torn rotator cuff, and he'll miss the rest of the season with goal of returning for the start of the 2016 season. Tuesday's move simply removes him from the 40-man roster, and the Mariners used the vacated spot to add J.C. Ramirez.

An MRI on Furbush's shoulder revealed a partially torn rotator cuff, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Furbush will seek a second opinion, but it sounds like he's done for the year as a result of the injury. The lefty was one of the few bright spots in the Seattle bullpen before going down, posting a 2.08 ERA and 0.65 WHIP in 33 appearances, with a .105/.150/.105 batting line allowed to opposing left-handers.

Furbush (biceps) will return to Seattle to visit with team doctors, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

Furbush suffered a setback during Saturday's bullpen session, and will require further evaluation before a timeline for a return can be established. With the team short a bullpen arm, Mike Montgomery could be used in relief in an emergency situation (per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times).

Furbush (biceps) suffered a setback during Saturday's bullpen session and will be re-examined this coming week, Bob Dutton of the News Tribune reports.

Furbush has now suffered two setbacks since landing on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis in early July. Saturday's setback will undoubtedly push back his expected rehab assignment until he's able to get through a bullpen session pain-free. "He still feels something in there, so we'll get it checked," said Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik Saturday. Furbush's upcoming re-examination should shed more light on when, or if, the reliever will be able to return this season.

Furbush (biceps) will throw another bullpen session Saturday, the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish reports.

Furbush is still not ready to go on a rehab assignment, as his recovery has not been as speedy as was initially anticipated. When he is finally healthy enough to return to the big league bullpen it will likely be primarily in mid-leverage situations.

Furbush (biceps) will throw bullpen sessions on Sunday and Tuesday and if everything goes off without a hitch could start a rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Furbush has been on the DL since July 8, but he did throw 10 pitches on Tuesday without experiencing pain, so if everything goes well during his bullpen sessions he could begin his rehab assignment as early as Thursday.