Although Rasmus (groin) is meeting the Rays in Miami on Monday, his activation is likely to be delayed until Tuesday or Wednesday, in part due to the uncertainty regarding the severity of Steven Souza, Jr.'s hand injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmus' and Souza's fates are interwoven in the short term, as the team has to ensure that the latter won't need to go on the disabled list for the hand injury he sustained when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game. If it's ultimately determined that Souza will indeed be sidelined for an extended period, Shane Peterson, who would otherwise be designated for assignment to make room for Rasmus, would be needed as Souza's short-term replacement.

Rasmus (groin) is expected to resume his rehab assignment Sunday after feeling ill over the weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how long Rasmus had been dealing with the sickness, but hopefully that goes to explain his rough performance thus far. Nonetheless, he is expected to be fine as the conclusion of the weekend approaches, although this hiccup could push Rasmus' return date to Wednesday when the Rays return to Tampa Bay to take on Miami.

Rasmus (groin) might remain with Double-A Montgomery on his rehab assignment this weekend and join the Rays on Monday in Miami, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Originally slated to return Friday, Rasmus is 1-for-16 with a walk, so the club probably wants him to see more live pitches before entrusting him with a major-league job again. Upon his return, he'll occupy at least a top-side platoon job in left field. Rasmus could help a bit as a cheap pickup for matchup plays against right-handed pitching in deep mixed leagues, especially those that start five outfielders, though his woeful plate discipline may restrict the impact of any power he offers.

Rasmus (groin) remains on track to be available to the Rays beginning Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder is working off the rust at Double-A Montgomery and is 1-for-9 over the last three games with the Biscuits. Rasmus is projected to be the primary left fielder upon his arrival in Tampa, although how quickly he'll be thrust into action remains in question.

Rasmus was 0-for-4 in Double-A Montgomery's win over Mississippi on Sunday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder is thus 1-for-7 in his first two games since resuming his rehab on Saturday. He's slated for multiple games in the coming week before rejoining the Rays next weekend in Toronto, assuming no setbacks.

Rasmus (groin) played in left field, smacked a double and struck out twice in his rehab game with Double-A Montgomery on Saturday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday's game marked the resumption of Rasmus' rehab after an April 6 outfield collision put a pause on his efforts. The goal remains for Rasmus to join the Rays by next weekend in Toronto after he plays in several more minor-league games during the coming week.

Rasmus (groin) will resume his rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Montgomery, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.

EDGE Analysis

He suffered a setback in his rehab earlier this month, but is ready to get back into game action. There is no firm end date, but Topkin reports that a return in next weekend in Toronto is possible. For now Corey Dickerson will continue to see the bulk of the work in left field.

Rasmus (groin) is hoping to restart his minor-league rehab assignment something this week, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmus was playing in rehab games early in April before an outfield collision set him back. He's now hoping to return to game action later this week, with the intention of building himself up to playing full games before returning to the Rays. Barring any further setbacks, he should be looking at a return sometime in early-May.

Rasmus (groin) close to being ready to play a rehab game at either High-A Charlotte, Double-A Montgomery or Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmus had been playing in rehab games earlier this month, but had to stop when he was involved in an outfield collision on April 8. It appears he is now nearly ready to resume in-game action. If all goes well, Rasmus could be back with the Rays by late-April.

Rasmus (groin) remains sore from his April 6 outfield collision in a minor-league game but is working out daily at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmus has continued progressing and is expected to resume playing for High-A Charlotte later in the week. The goal remains for the veteran outfielder to be activated at some point next week and make his long-awaited return after missing most of spring following offseason hip and core muscle surgery.