Wendle (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day IL and is starting at second base and hitting fifth Sunday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Ji-Man Choi (calf) is banged up so Yandy Diaz slides to first base, and Daniel Robertson starts at the hot corner, opening up a spot for Wendle at second base, even with lefty (David Price) on the bump for Boston. The Rays have a handful of infielders who will compete with Wendle for playing time this season, but it's an encouraging sign that they found room for him against a same-handed pitcher.

Wendle has recovered from his hamstring strain but has not yet been activated from the injured list, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle is ready to play, but the Rays needed another pitcher on the roster Saturday, so the team called up Jake Faria rather than activating Wendle. The infielder may have to wait yet another day, as the Rays may not choose to activate him Sunday only to have him sit on the bench against lefty David Price.

Wendle reported feeling ready for activation after his hamstring tolerated back-to-back extended spring games well this week, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "I feel good. I feel healthy," Wendle said. "I was able to make some plays and some instinctual things without even thinking about my hamstring, so I think that's the goal."

EDGE Analysis

The versatile infielder is apparently chomping at the bit for a return to action after being sidelined since April 1, but manager Kevin Cash remarked Friday he'd talk to Wendle by early Saturday before arriving on a final decision. Wendle has been able to progress through a gradual increase in his activity level without setbacks throughout the recovery process, so a return before the weekend series against the Red Sox concludes appears likely.

Wendle (hamstring) hit a home run in extended spring training Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has now played in extended spring games in back-to-back days, lending credence to the notion he could return as planned at some point during the weekend series against the Red Sox. The versatile infielder has been on the injured list since April 1.

Wendle (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list this weekend, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has a pair of rehab games scheduled, first in extended spring training Wednesday and then Thursday with High-A Charlotte. The Rays will make a decision based on how those games go.

Wendle (hamstring) had a good running session Friday at Tropicana Field and is tentatively set to begin a short rehab or extended spring training assignment next Wednesday or Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The earliest potential return date for Wendle is now projected to be next weekend's series versus the Red Sox. The versatile infielder has been ramping up his activity in recent days, running on a treadmill earlier in the week as well. Wendle has been sidelined since exiting a March 31 game against the Astros with the injury.

Wendle (hamstring) won't join the team on its current road trip but is likely to do so during the next homestand that begins next Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has reportedly been making steady progress in his recovery, with manager Kevin Cash noting Tuesday that the versatile infielder began running on a treadmill Monday and has felt his soreness progressively subside. With a full week before the Rays' next homestand begins, it's conceivable Wendle could be ready for activation as soon as the opening installment of a three-game set against the Orioles that will kick it off.

Wendle (hamstring) won't be activated off the 10-day injured list when eligible Thursday but could return shortly thereafter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle landed on the injured list April 1 with the left hamstring strain but will apparently need a little more than the 10-day minimum in order to regain his health. Daniel Robertson and Brandon Lowe should continue to see increased reps at second base in his absence.

The Rays placed Wendle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The news confirms what was already expected after Wendle exited Sunday's game against the Astros with a left hamstring strain. Christian Arroyo was promoted from Triple-A Durham to take Wendle's spot on the active roster, but Daniel Robertson and Brandon Lowe are the more likely candidates to benefit from extra playing time due to the injury.

The Rays are expected to place Wendle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Rockies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The results of the MRI that Wendle required on his strained left hamstring haven't been revealed, but the Rays evidently felt the infielder would need more than a couple days to heal up. Tampa Bay will recalled Christian Arroyo from Triple-A Durham to provide extra insurance in the infield, but Wendle's absence is more likely to lead to increased playing time for the likes of Brandon Lowe and Daniel Robertson.