Ross (shoulder) could be ready to join the Rangers by early May, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross is progressing a bit better than expected, as the last report had him targeting late April for a return to game action, which would've made it tough to join the big-league club before mid-May. He'll take a big step Wednesday, throwing a live bullpen session for the first time since having thoracic outlet surgery in October. Coming off a lost 2016 season, the 29-year-old righty had to settle for a one-year, $6 million contract -- giving him no assurance of a spot in the starting rotation.