Souza (hip) received a cortisone shot and good report from an MRI exam during a Monday visit to Nashville-based specialist Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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The power-hitting outfielder, who's eligible to come off the DL on June 30, seems to be progressing through the recovery process without setbacks. Souza was slashing .255/.315/.443 with 10 homers and 25 RBI before the injury, while also contributing a trio of stolen bases. With the Rays in need of all the offense they can get, the positive report certainly was pleasing to the ears of Souza's boss. "I think the doctor felt really good about the way the hip looked," manager Kevin Cash said. "So we anticipate Souza having a pretty quick recovery."