Souza (hip) has been hitting in the cage recently and is slated to take batting practice Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old slugger went on the DL on June 15, but has steadily progressed throughout his rehab process. He received a cortisone injection and a postive evaluation from Nashville-based specialist Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd on June 20, and has been handling the bat in the cage without issues. Considering the current state of the Rays offense, Souza's return can't come soon enough for a team desperate for runs.