Mon 3/13/17 11:26 AM

Archer, who tossed four perfect innings for Team USA against Team Colombia in Friday's World Baseball Classic opener, is scheduled to rejoin the Rays this week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Team USA failed to win its group, so Archer, who needs to pitch Thursday in order to remain on a normal schedule for an April 2 Opening Day start, is likely to throw in a minor league game on that day as the Rays also happen to have an off day. However, the possibility exists that Team USA officials may persuade the Rays to instead push Archer's start back by one day and instead let him pitch on Friday in the second round of WBC play.