Sogard is in the lineup for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old makes his first appearance in the starting lineup this postseason after recording one RBI and one run as a pinch hitter in Game 1 of the ALDS. Sogard will bat fifth against Gerrit Cole.

Sogard (foot) is on the Rays' ALDS roster.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard doesn't have a hit since Sept. 2 after struggling with a bruised foot for most of the month. He didn't make the wild-card squad but is apparently good to go now, beating out Nate Low, Jesus Aguilar, Daniel Robertson and Mike Brosseau for a roster spot.

Sogard (foot) is making progress in his rehab and could be on the roster if the Rays advance to the American League Division Series, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Kevin Cash provided an encouraging update on Sogard's recovery on Wednesday after the 33-year-old was kept off the wild-card roster. The second baseman has been sidelined since mid-September with a foot bruise, but Cash's update signals that Sogard could be ready to return soon if the Rays advance to the ALDS.

Sogard (foot) is not on the roster for Wednesday's wild-card ame against Oakland, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard was considered potentially available, but it's no surprise to see him fail to make the roster, as he's started just a single game since fouling a ball off his foot in early September. He's likely not out of contention for the ALDS roster should the Rays be victorious Wednesday.

Sogard (foot) has progressed to taking swings and could be available for Wednesday's Wild Card Game in Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard wasn't available to play in the final series of the regular season this weekend, so it's unclear if he would be fully cleared for Wednesday or if he'd be available in a limited capacity. Yandy Diaz (foot) was activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday and will be limited to serving as the designated hitter, so the Rays may not be able to afford having two limited options off the bench.

Sogard (foot) remains very likely to be sidelined through the Rays' final three regular-season games this coming weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This follows a report earlier in the week that Sogard's right foot simply wasn't progressing well from the foul tip it absorbed Sept. 6. The veteran utility man would still have a chance of returning for a possible postseason run, but it's conceivable that Yandy Diaz, who's also capable of playing multiple infield positions and seems to be making notable progress with his own foot injury, is activated and placed on the 40-man roster at Sogard's expense if both continue to trend in opposite directions on the recovery scale.

Sogard's foot injury continues to progress very slowly, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard has started just once since fouling a ball off his foot back on Sept. 6. He's still in pain despite treatment. With just four games left in the season, he may not wind up making another appearance this year.

Sogard continues to struggle with a deep bone bruise in his right foot and remains uncertain about when he'll be able to return to the lineup, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard notes that he tried to play through the pain in a Sept. 14 start against the Angels after fouling a ball off his foot eight days prior. That ended up being a counterproductive decision, as Sogard has been sidelined since that point and remains without any firm timetable for return. The veteran's positional versatility and bat would naturally be an asset during any potential postseason games, so the Rays are likely to allow Sogard to rest for the final week of the regular season if necessary to up the chances of his availability for a possible AL Wild Card Game and beyond.

Sogard (foot) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard hasn't appeared in a game in close to a week, and he's made just one start since fouling a ball off his foot back Sept. 6. It's uncertain whether he will be able to return to the starting lineup this season. Joey Wendle has been playing close to every day at second base.

Sogard (foot) will sit Friday against the Red Sox, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard has played sporadically over the last two weeks while dealing with the lingering foot issue. Joey Wendle again slides to second base Friday, with Matt Duffy starting at third.