Souza (pectoral) will take the field defensively during Monday's minor-league rehab outing, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the first time Souza will man an outfield position in his rehabilitation assignment. During Saturday's game as a DH with Triple-A Reno, he went 2-for-3 with two triples and two RBI. Look for him to return to Arizona in the coming days if all goes according to plan Monday night.

Souza (pectoral) served as the designated hitter for Triple-A Reno on Saturday, finishing 2-for-3 with a pair of triples, two walks, a stolen base and two RBI.

EDGE Analysis

Souza has been excellent at the dish during his four-game rehab assignment with seven hits and three walks across 16 at-bats. The 29-year-old resumed a throwing program a few days earlier, but he still needs to increase the distance at which he plays catch before he gets cleared to play the outfield in a rehab game. Once that happens, it likely won't take long before Souza is reinstated to the Diamondbacks' active roster.

Souza (pectoral) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Friday. He served as the designated hitter for Reno in its 4-2 loss to Tacoma, finishing 2-for-4 with a stolen base.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was making his third appearance overall during the rehab assignment, with his previous two outings coming at High-A Visalia earlier this week. The Diamondbacks aren't yet willing to clear Souza to play the outfield, but that could happen soon with the 29-year-old having recently resumed throwing. He played catch from approximately 120-to-130 feet prior to Friday's rehab game, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.

Souza (pectoral) opened a rehab assignment at High-A Visalia on Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with an RBI.

EDGE Analysis

Souza served as Visalia's designated hitter in his first game action since May 21, when he strained his right pectoral muscle and subsequently landed on the disabled list. The 29-year-old has yet to be cleared for throwing at this point in his recovery, so it's expected he'll be ticketed for DH duty for at least a few more rehab games before he gets a look in the outfield. Until Souza is able to play the field without any complications, his return from the DL shouldn't be considered forthcoming.

Souza (pectoral) has been cleared to hit in rehab games, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report notes that Souza has not yet been cleared to throw, but he is apparently feeling good enough to start taking swings in game situations. The note does not clarify if this will be an official rehab assignment for Souza, but whenever he does start seeing action for one of Arizona's affiliates, the Diamondbacks will have up to 20 days before they need to activate him.

Souza underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed reduced swelling of his right pectoral muscle, but doctors didn't clear him to resume a throwing program, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza began taking live batting practice and playing catch last week, but the Diamondbacks continue to restrict him from taking part in game-like throwing. Until that happens, Souza likely won't have a firm timeline to return from the 10-day disabled list. His ongoing absence paves the way for Jon Jay to continue handling most of the starts in right field.

Souza (pectoral) will continue throwing and take live batting practice Friday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder threw Wednesday and will ramp up the intensity of his baseball workouts heading into the weekend. Sidelined since May 22, Souza could return within the next two weeks if things go smoothly in his exercises and rehab outings.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (pectoral) said Souza would begin a throwing program either Tuesday or Wednesday, Justin Toscano of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a follow-up MRI revealed that Souza was recovering as expected from a strained right pectoral, he took batting practice Monday and will now take another step forward in his rehab by playing catch in the outfield. The Diamondbacks have another MRI on tap for Souza next Monday, so if he continues to heal up as expected, he could be cleared for a return to game action at extended spring training or one of Arizona's minor-league affiliates.

Souza (pectoral) is scheduled to undergo a follow-up MRI on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Souza's scans reveal that his strained right pectoral muscle has healed as expected, he could be cleared to resume a throwing program at some point this week. After being shut down in mid-May, Souza has since resumed facing pitching in live batting practice, but taking part in throwing exercises would provide a better barometer of his health.

Souza (pectoral) will participate in live hitting against Robbie Ray and Jorge De La Rosa on Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first time that Souza will take some swings after landing on the disabled list May 22 due to a pectoral injury. The outfielder is anticipated to need a couple more weeks to get back into game shape, though the club has yet to describe a target date for his return.