Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 6/7/18 11:42 AM

Souza underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed he's still dealing with some swelling in his right pectoral area, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza had been hopeful that doctors would clear him to resume baseball activities after the reevaluation, but it appears the outfielder will be idle for a little longer while he waits for the pain in his upper body to subside. The 29-year-old has been sidelined for more than two weeks due to the setback and remains without a clear timetable for a return. With Souza's return date up in the air and A.J. Pollock (thumb) appearing unlikely to come off the disabled list until late June at the earliest, the Diamondbacks addressed their dwindling outfield depth Wednesday by acquiring veteran Jon Jay via trade from the Royals.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sat 6/2/18 1:18 PM

Souza (pectoral) will undergo a follow-up MRI on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The MRI should provide more insight into how Souza is progressing from the strained right pectoral, an injury he aggravated May 21 against the Brewers. Souza landed on the 10-day disabled list a day later and has yet to resume baseball activities, but he could be cleared to do so during the upcoming week if the MRI reveals that the outfielder has healed as anticipated.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sat 5/26/18 11:27 AM

Souza (pectoral) has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks haven't issued a firm timetable for Souza's return from the DL after he aggravated the right pectoral strain that sidelined him about a month and a half earlier this season, but his lack of activity suggests he'll at least be sidelined for more than the minimum amount of time. Since Souza's latest shutdown, Chris Owings has served as the primary replacement in right field, drawing five starts at the position to Socrates Brito's one.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 5/22/18 4:24 PM

Souza (pectoral) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Souza has been struggling with a right pectoral strain, and despite being able to pinch hit in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, the Diamondbacks have decided put him on the shelf to avoid playing with a short bench. Socrates Brito has been called up from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Mon 5/21/18 4:16 PM

Souza (pectoral) is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Souza will remain sidelined for a third straight game as he continues to nurse a minor strain in his right pectoral. There's hope that the 29-year-old will avoid a trip to the disabled list, but that will depend on how he's feeling in the coming days. Chris Owings is starting in right field and hitting second in Souza's stead Monday.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sat 5/19/18 5:03 PM

Souza (pectoral) underwent an MRI on Saturday which revealed a minor strain in his right pectoral, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza exited Friday's game after aggravating the injury which forced him to miss the first month-plus of the season. The 29-year-old will avoid the disabled list for now and is considered day-to-day, but that could change over the next couple days as he continues to be evaluated. Souza is not in the lineup Saturday and shouldn't be expected to return for Sunday's series finale against the Mets.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 5/18/18 10:57 PM

Souza was forced to leave Friday's game with right pectoral discomfort and will undergo an MRI, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
A strain in the same right pectoral kept Souza out of action from March 21 through May 4. Souza indicated he didn't think this was as bad as the first injury, but it's still worrying that the issue is flaring up merely two weeks after his return to action. The Diamondbacks will likely delay a decision on whether or not he will go on the disabled list until the results of Saturday's MRI come back.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 5/18/18 9:54 PM

Souza was replaced in right field by Chris Owings in the sixth inning of Friday's game with a possible injury, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza has been banged up these last few days, as he ran into the wall in the outfield Wednesday and was looking uncomfortable after his last at-bat in the top half of the sixth Friday. Expect an update from Diamondbacks doctors before Saturday's game, but consider him day-to-day for now.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 5/15/18 9:27 AM

Souza went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 loss to the Brewers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Souza put the Diamondbacks' first run on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning, doubling down the left-field line to score Daniel Descalso. He then delivered in the base hit in the eighth inning to give him his second multi-hit game of the season, which got off to a delayed start after Souza sustained a strained pectoral muscle in spring training. The outfielder has struggled to the tune of a .152/.243/.182 line through 37 plate appearances, but a .200 BABIP and career-low 21.6 percent strikeout rate suggest that better times are ahead for Souza.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 5/11/18 5:13 PM

Souza is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
He has started the last five games and hit .188/.350/.188 with one stolen base (on two attempts) over that stretch. Chris Owings will get the nod in right field against righty Max Scherzer, hitting cleanup.