Brett Oberholtzer (finger) played catch Monday without a bandage for the first time since landing on the DL, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Oberholtzer (finger) played catch Monday without a bandage for the first time since landing on the DL, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

It appears as though Oberholtzer is progressing well as he resumed throwing from flat ground last week, and has now been able to throw without a bandage on his blister. He'll be eligible to be activated Tuesday, though it remains to be seen if he's ready to return after the minimum 15-day stay on the DL.