Thu 5/3/12 9:09 AM

Stephen Drew (ankle) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday. Drew will start out by playing just three innings and slowly work his way up to full nine-inning games. The 29-year-old shortstop has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season due to his ongoing recovery from ankle surgery. He should be cleared to join the Diamondbacks' starting lineup in about two weeks.