Manager Kevin Cash said Thompson (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League early next week, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before the Rays map out a rehab schedule for Thompson, he'll first need to make it through a live batting practice session Friday without issue. Thompson currently resides on the 60-day injured list and isn't eligible to rejoin the Tampa Bay bullpen until late August.

Thompson (shoulder) completed a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson has now completed two side sessions in the last three days without incident, a sign that he could be ready to take the next step forward in his rehab. After being moved to the 60-day injured list earlier this month, Thompson won't be eligible to rejoin the Tampa Bay bullpen until the final week of August at the earliest.

Thompson (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson's rehab hasn't been progressing as quickly as the team had initially hoped, but his successful return to the mound Saturday is a significant step in his recovery. Since the right-hander isn't eligible to return until early September, the team will see how his shoulder responds in the coming days before determining when his next throwing session will occur.

Thompson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was transferred to the 60-day injured list earlier in the week, but he'll continue mound work following Tuesday's transaction. The right-hander isn't eligible to return until early September, but he's still making progress following his brief shutdown in July.

The Rays transferred Thompson (shoulder) on Tuesday from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was shut down in late June with right shoulder inflammation, and while the Rays were initially optimistic that he would return from the IL within a month, he wasn't progressing in his recovery as quickly as anticipated. The Rays haven't indicated where Thompson currently stands in his rehab program, but the move to the 60-day IL means he likely won't be ready to rejoin the big club until September.

Thompson (shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session Friday or Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was shut down from throwing shortly before the All-Star break after experiencing some discomfort during a session, but he's apparently now set to pick things back up. The 29-year-old isn't expected to be activated at any point during the initial series of the second half against Atlanta.

Thompson (shoulder) isn't expected to make his return from the 10-day injured list until the final week of July, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was placed on the IL on June 30 and was recently shut down from throwing, though he looks poised to resume activity shortly. However, the Rays will still want to see Thompson complete a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham before he rejoins the active roster, so he'll likely remain sidelined for the club's first three or four series coming out of the All-Star break. The 29-year-old righty owns a 2.38 ERA and 1.03 WHIP to go with a 37:9 K:BB, 11 holds and three wins across 36 relief appearances this season.

Thompson (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing temporarily, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was able to throw Sunday and Monday with relatively minimal soreness, but he then felt an increase in discomfort during a Thursday session. As such, Thompson was given Friday and Saturday off, and he'll attempt to resume throwing Sunday. If all goes without setbacks, the reliever should be ready to return sometime shortly after the All-Star break.

Thompson was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Wednesday, retroactive to June 28, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning Sunday but still earned the hold against the Angels. It's not yet clear whether his injury will force him to miss more than the minimum of 10 days, but he'll be eligible to return just before the All-Star break. The Rays are hopeful that he'll have a short stay on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Left-hander Ryan Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.

Thompson garnered his ninth hold in a win over the Nationals on Tuesday, firing two-thirds scoreless innings during which he recorded two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson inherited a certifiable mess from bullpen mate J.P. Feyereisen, who walked three of the four batters he faced to open the eighth inning and jam the bases. However, Thompson was masterful when called upon, recording strikeouts of Ryan Zimmerman and Josh Bell to snuff out the threat. The 28-year-old continues to be one of manager Kevin Cash's most reliable later-inning options, and he's now generated nine scoreless efforts in his last 10 appearances.