Luke Scott (calf) has yet to run the bases. Scott was supposed to the run the bases Friday, but the cold weather in Boston scrapped that idea. He then was slated to run them Sunday but showed up sick at the ballpark. The DH is hoping to begin a rehab assignment this week and should be ready to return before the end of the month.

Luke Scott (calf) is hoping to run the bases Friday. Scott has done some running in the outfield, but it would be the first time he's run the bases. The 34-year-old designated hitter is hoping to begin a rehab assignment within the next week and should be ready to return before the end of the month, assuming he avoids setbacks.

Luke Scott (calf) was encouraged after taking batting practice and doing running drills on Tuesday. Scott thinks he can begin playing in minor league rehab games at some point over the next 10 days. The 34-year-old designated hitter was initially supposed to miss five weeks but is clearly well ahead of schedule.

Luke Scott (calf) could be sidelined as long as five weeks. He'll be out 2-3 weeks at minimum, but it sounds like a longer stay on the disabled list is likely. The Rays plan to use a host of players in the designated hitter spot until Scott is healthy. Shelley Duncan and Brandon Guyer are options to replace him on the roster.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that Luke Scott (calf) will miss the first 2-3 weeks of the season. Scott was placed on the disabled list Saturday with a right calf strain. The stint was backdated to March 24 so that Scott would be eligible to return April 8, but he is doubtful to be ready when that date rolls around. The Rays are expected to cycle in multiple players at DH.

Rays placed DH Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 24, with a right calf strain. Scott said he doesn't expect a prolonged absence and is hoping to return on April 8 when first eligible. The Rays will likely go with a rotation at DH until he's ready to return.

An MRI showed that Luke Scott is dealing with a right calf strain. Scott will be reevaluated Sunday, but the injury is more serious than originally thought and he's now looking at missing extended time. Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated that a trip to the disabled list is likely.

Luke Scott (calf) could begin the season on the disabled list. Scott was scheduled to four to eight at-bats in a minor league game Friday afternoon, but he left after just one at-bat due to continued tightness in his right calf. He's expected to undergo an MRI, but Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated that a trip to the disabled list could be in the cards.

Rays manager Joe Maddon expects Luke Scott (calf) to be ready for Opening Day. Scott was scratched from Monday's lineup due to right calf tightness and isn't quite ready to get back on the field. As of now, it's not a major concern.

Luke Scott was a late scratch from Monday's lineup due to right calf tightness. The Rays are saying it's precautionary. Scott should be considered day-to-day.