Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Duffy is "very much ahead of schedule" in his recovery from left heel surgery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy battled soreness in his Achilles/heel area throughout much of the season and ultimately underwent surgery in early September. He's been working through some atrophy since shedding his walking boot, but the Rays seem optimistic that Duffy will be ready for spring training. Entering his age-26 season, Duffy projects as the primary shortstop if indeed healthy.

Duffy (Achilles) underwent successful surgery Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like it was a fairly extensive procedure, with Duffy undergoing a bone debridement and having his bursa removed. A recovery timetable was not immediately offered up but the Rays reportedly think Duffy should be ready for spring training. The 25-year-old only played in 21 games with Tampa Bay and 91 games overall, slashing .258/.310/.357. He hit .295/.334/.428 with 12 homers and 12 stolen bases in 2015.

Duffy (Achilles) is scheduled for surgery on Friday afternoon in Charlotte but is expected to resume workouts in December and be ready for spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old's procedure will be performed by renowned foot-and-ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, with the operation involving a shaving down of the left heel to reduce irriation of Duffy's perpetually sore Achilles. The recovery process calls for Duffy to be in a splint for two weeks and then a boot for up to eight weeks, setting up a potential return to workouts in December. If that timetable holds, he is expected to be fully ready for spring training.

Duffy (Achilles) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays needed to make room on the 40-man roster for Alexei Ramirez, so the Rays opted to send Duffy to the 60-day DL since he won't be back to playing until next season. The infielder is expected to undergo surgery on his injured Achilles tendon soon.

Duffy (Achilles) is expected to undergo surgery, and miss the remainder of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy appeared in 20 games for the Rays after being traded from the Giants on August 1. He recorded three doubles, a home run, and seven RBI to go along with a .284 average following the trade. The season ending surgery was expected, but the team was hoping he could play through it a bit longer before the undergoing the procedure. The team has since indicated they'd like to make sure he is ready to go next season.

Duffy (Achilles) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays announced earlier in the week that Duffy would be headed for season-ending surgery, but the plan was for him to play in "several more games" prior to the procedure. Duffy was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and his absence Wednesday could be an indication that surgery may be required sooner rather than later.

Duffy has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE Tampa Bay reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays said earlier Tuesday that they would hold off on shutting Duffy down, but it would not be a surprise if they sent him for surgery following this latest setback. Expect an announcement from the team regarding Duffy's status in the coming days. Nick Franklin is now slated to man shortstop Tuesday with Steven Souza in right field.

Duffy (Achilles) will play several more games before being shut down for the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced Monday that Duffy would undergo season-ending Achilles surgery in the near future, but it looks like that will not happen immediately, as he is in the lineup for Tuesday's game. It's not exactly clear when Duffy's season will come to a close, but that will be known when the Rays set a date for him to go under the knife.

Duffy will be shut down for the rest of the season so that he can undergo surgery on his left Achilles to address lingering soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy will end the season with just 90 total games under his belt, 70 of which were spent with San Francisco and 20 with Tampa Bay. Ultimately his 2016 campaign will be defined by persistent Achilles complications, although the corrective surgery gives him a chance to be ready in time for 2017 spring training. In his absence, Nick Franklin and Brad Miller could split time at shortstop to close out the season, unless the Rays decide on bringing back Taylor Motter or Tim Beckham. The 25-year-old will finish with a .260/.312/.360 line in addition to five home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs, and eight stolen bases.

Duffy is out of the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's only Duffy's second day off in the last 12 games, as he's firmly entrenched himself as the primary shortstop with the slugging Brad Miller moving over to first base. However, with Duffy resting Monday for the day game, Miller will revert to his natural spot at shortstop.