Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) is returning to the Rays on Monday. He will be limited to 75 pitches against the Tigers. If all goes well, the Rays will work to build him back up to his old form where he will become a third regular starter in the rotation. Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he should return to being a must-start fantasy pitcher.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) felt good the day after a successful rehab start on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash spoke about the issue and writers say he sounded like he was leaning towards having Archer pitch for the team Monday. If Archer pitches Monday for the Rays, it will likely be on a pitch count of "65-75". Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he sh[...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer had his first rehab start Tuesday. He went four hitless innings striking out seven. It remains to be seen but it is possible that this could be his only rehab start. If Archer feels good for the next few days, he could start for the Rays as early as Monday. Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he should return to being a must-start fant[...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdomen) will throw a four-inning rehab outing on Wednesday. Archer says that he is "feeling great". After the rehab outing, a decision will be made about whether he is ready to return, which could lead to an early July return. Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he should return to being a must-start fantasy pitcher.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdomen) threw a 3-inning simulated game on Thursday. Archer threw 46 pitches and said afterwards that it went well. He will be re-evaluated on Friday, then could begin rehab assignment next week. He's missed three weeks, but could be back with the Rays soon. He'll likely need a few rehab starts before rejoining the Rays rotation. Archer needs to be owned in all leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) had another successful throwing and PFP session Monday. He will throw a simulated game Thursday and if that goes well, he would start a rehab stint in the minor leagues. If things go well on Thursday, he could also be on track to return to the rotation in "early July". Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he should return to[...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) was "highly encouraged" Saturday, the day after a bullpen session. He threw 20 pitches Friday, although he did not throw any sliders. He will now throw another session on Monday. If all goes well Monday, he could be on track to return to the rotation in "early July". Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. If Archer can return from injury at his best, then he should return to b[...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) had another great bullpen session Friday. He threw 20 pitches without feeling soreness and will wait to see how he feels Saturday. Archer did not throw sliders but if there is no soreness Saturday, he will throw another session Monday. Everything after that is yet to be seen. Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. [...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) threw from 120 feet on Wednesday. He remains on schedule to throw a bullpen session Friday, at which point the Rays can look to formulate a timetable for his return. Archer will be hoping to improve on a rough start to 2018, where he has a 4.24 ERA in 76 1/3 innings. [...]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. However, Archer is still several weeks away from a return. He is going to need rehab starts as well before rejoining the Rays rotation. He should remain owned in most fantasy leagues, but it sounds like he won't be back until late July.