Rasmus has been hindered by a sore hip over the past few days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury provides an explanation behind Rasmus' absence from the lineup over the past three days and could be the cause of his minor slump over the past week. Fortunately, manager Kevin Cash said the lefty is available to play and the Rays are simply exercising caution in holding him out of regular action. With an off day scheduled for Thursday, it's probable to expect Rasmus back in the lineup this weekend against Baltimore. Peter Bourjos could see extended playing time in his absence.