Anderson (elbow) fired a perfect inning for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate on Monday, recording two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

So far, so good for Anderson, albeit against a very low level of competition, in his first two rehab appearances. Per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network, Anderson's rehab will be moved to Triple-A Durham beginning Thursday. Assuming all continues to go well in the minors, the right-hander should remain on track to be activated some time in the first half of August.

Anderson (elbow) is scheduled to pitch one inning Monday in his second rehab appearance for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since late in spring training with a partial ligament tear in his right elbow, Anderson made his 2021 debut in affiliated ball Friday, striking out two over a scoreless frame in the FCL. He'll stick around with the affiliate for at least one more outing before the Rays determine whether he's ready to move his rehab to a higher-level affiliate. Anderson looks to be trending toward an early August return from the 60-day injured list, and he could quickly resurface as a late-inning weapon for Tampa Bay. Though he struggled in the 2020 postseason in part due to pitching at less-than-optimal health, Anderson was dominant in the 60-game regular season, posting a microscopic 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP while striking out 26 and grabbing six saves over 16.1 1innings.

Manager Kevin Cash said that Anderson (elbow) felt good after throwing 20 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, and that the right-hander will start a rehab assignment with the club's rookie-level affiliate in the coming days, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been targeting an August return to the Rays' bullpen after missing the entire season to this point with a partially torn ligament in his throwing elbow. The right-hander appears to be well on track to satisfy that timeline, as he will likely get a handful of minor-league outings under his belt before being activated within the next few weeks. Anderson posted an impressive 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP across 16.1 innings in 2020, so he could have a chance to reclaim a high-leverage role when he returns.

Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice again Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson threw his first live BP on Friday, and he'll face hitters once again several days later. The right-hander has felt good following several throwing sessions recently, and he could return to game action sometime in early August if he remains on the right track in his recovery.

Anderson (elbow) felt good after throwing live batting practice in Port Charlotte on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson recently threw several bullpen sessions without experiencing setbacks, and he didn't have any issues when he progressed to facing live hitters Friday. Manager Kevin Cash didn't reveal what the right-hander's next step in his recovery would be, but he could be on track for a return in early August if he continues to make progress.

Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice in Port Charlotte on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The encouraging news comes in the wake of Anderson putting together a string of setback-free bullpen sessions. Anderson's progression toward live hitters is the logical next step toward what is expected to be an early August return to action.

Anderson (elbow) emerged from a Saturday bullpen session at Tropicana Field feeling good and remains on target for a return at some point in August, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander doesn't yet have an exact starting date for a rehab assignment, but pitching coach Kyle Snyder recently encouraged Anderson to begin upping the intensity on his bullpen sessions. Anderson's recent rehab work has apparently been encouraging overall, and a return at some point in August remains likely.

Anderson (elbow) threw off the bullpen mound at Tropicana Field on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been throwing across the last several weeks, but the Rays haven't yet indicated when he could face live hitters or begin a rehab assignment. The right-hander felt good after his second bullpen session Saturday and hopes to return sometime in August, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Anderson (elbow) is throwing "nice and easy" but is still "quite a ways away," according to manager Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's good to hear that Anderson is throwing, and Topkin notes the Rays are optimistic that he will be able to return this season. However, it also sounds like his return is not imminent. In the meantime, Diego Castillo, Pete Fairbanks and J.P. Feyereisen are all options at the end of games for Tampa Bay.

Anderson (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move was an expected one, as it was previously reported that Anderson's partially torn elbow ligament would keep him out past the midpoint of the season. It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Rays to add Andrew Kittredge.