Anderson (forearm) completed what manager Kevin Cash said was a "very encouraging" live batting practice session Monday in Port Charlotte, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news comes on the heels of Anderson completing a successful 15-pitch bullpen session Saturday. The fact Anderson looked good against live hitters 48 hours later led Cash to remark the hard-throwing reliever could very well be ready for activation when the Rays return from their road trip Friday.