Souza tweaked his left side/lower back during batting practice Sunday, but doesn't believe the ailment is serious, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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Souza did note that he doesn't believe the ailment is oblique-related, which is a good sign considering the typical nagging effects of those types of injuries. He expects to participate when Rays camp gets into full swing Friday, although the timing of the ailment could prompt a conservative approach.