Brandon Gomes (lat) could rejoin the Rays on Monday. Gomes will make his second minor league rehab appearance on Thursday night at High-A Charlotte and is scheduled to make a third rehab appearance Saturday with the Rays' affiliate in the Gulf Coast League. If both of those go well, the right-hander will be cleared for activation. Gomes has been out since early May with a right lat strain.

Brandon Gomes (lat) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Monday. Gomes has been on the disabled list since early May with a right lat strain. The Rays will send him on a 7-10 day rehab assignment before he's cleared to return to the bullpen.

Brandon Gomes (lat) expects to begin a rehab assignment on June 24. Gomes threw the first of three bullpen session on Sunday. Assuming the next two go well, he'll be cleared to begin a rehab assignment before likely returning in early July.

Brandon Gomes (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session by the end of the week. Gomes will rejoin the Rays' bullpen in late June if all goes well. "He was feeling really good, so he's getting better right now," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's getting closer."

Rays placed RHP Brandon Gomes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 8, with a right lat strain. Gomes had been pitching well for Tampa, putting up a 1.03 WHIP and 16/2 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. Josh Lueke has replaced him on the roster.

Rays optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Triple-A Durham. Gomes was impressive this spring, allowing just two runs over nine innings while striking out nine and walking none, but it wasn't enough to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old right-hander will serve as bullpen depth in the minors.

Rays recalled RHP Brandon Gomes from Triple-A Durham. The 28-year-old righty will be available out of the Tampa Bay bullpen on Sunday. He posted a 6.94 ERA and a 1.97 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings with the Rays earlier this season.

Rays recalled RHP Brandon Gomes from Triple-A Durham. They needed a reinforcement following Alex Cobb's early exit Saturday with a right knee contusion. Gomes replaces Cesar Ramos on the roster.

Rays optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Triple-A Durham. He was down as the Rays prepare to add Jeremy Hellickson (shoulder) and Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) back to the active roster Saturday. Gomes has an ugly 6.94 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings at the major league level this year.

Rays optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay wants an extra position player on the roster and will recall one prior to Tuesday's game in Washington. Don't expect Evan Longoria or Jeff Keppinger, both rehabbing in the minor leagues, to be ready by that point. Gomes posted a cool 2.92 ERA and 32/16 K/BB ratio in 37 innings last season as a rookie member of the Tampa Bay bullpen, but he has been ineffective in short spurts this season in the bigs. He'll remain on the Durham-to-Tampa Bay-and-back shuttle all season long.