Odorizzi (oblique) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday and plans to rejoin the rotation in two weeks, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. Odorizzi has hit all of his benchmarks thus far and is still on track for an early-July return to the Rays rotation. With him and Matt Moore scheduled to come back around the same time, it looks as if Erasmo Ramirez and Matt Andriese's time in the rotation may be limited.

Odorizzi (oblique) is scheduled to throw a full bullpen session Monday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Odorizzi resumed playing catch last weekend, and he's scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday. With things progressing as expected, he's still on track to return in early July.

Odorizzi (oblique) played catch again on Monday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports. Odorizzi has been progressing nicely, throwing each of the past few days and is scheduled to throw again tomorrow. He's ramping up to throwing off a mound later this week and is in line for an early-July return from the disabled list.

Odorizzi (oblique) played catch from about 60 feet Sunday, completing 25 throws, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Odorizzi said he felt good after the session and may try to increase his distance Monday. If those sessions continue to go well, Odorizzi could start throwing off a mound later this week.

Odorizzi (oblique) will play catch Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The right-hander was cleared to enter the next phase of the rehab process after experiencing no issues during sock throws Saturday. The Rays are targeting an early-July return for Odorizzi.

The Rays are hoping to get Odorizzi (oblique) back in early July, MLB Network Radio reports. The fact that the Rays are openly expressing early July as the ideal return timetable for Odorizzi effectively rules out a June return. Meanwhile Erasmo Ramirez and Matt Andriese will stick in the back of the Rays' rotation, but both pitchers may be bounced once Odorizzi and Matt Moore (elbow) return in July.

Odorizzi (oblique) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Odorizzi was expected to land on the DL after leaving Friday's start against the Mariners with a strained oblique. The injury isn't considered overly serious, but it will put Odorizzi on the shelf for at least the next two weeks. The Rays recalled right hander Andrew Bellatti after placing Odorizzi on the DL.

Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey said Tuesday that Odorizzi (oblique) is probably a few weeks away from pitching in a major-league game, MLB Network Radio reports. Although the injury isn't considered overly serious, Odorizzi will likely be placed on the 15-day disabled list, after exiting Friday's start against the Marlins with a left oblique strain. The Rays have yet to announce a likely replacement for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Odorizzi (oblique) will see a doctor Monday but said he feels good, or at least no worse than he did Friday, the Tampa Times' Roger Mooney reports. He left Friday's game in the fifth inning with an oblique strain and it is unclear if it will force him to miss his next start. More information should be available following his visit with the doctor.

Odorizzi left Friday's game with a left oblique strain. Odorizzi tossed 4.1 scoreless innings before exiting Friday's game with the injury. The extent of his injury is uncertain, so it remains to be seen if he will be available for his next start.