Souza (pectoral) is expected to progress through hitting drills quickly, but will patiently ease into throwing work, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks plan on aggressively moving Souza through hitting drills so that he'll be ready to face live pitching soon. However, the opposite approach will be taken with throwing. Souza was recently shut down after experiencing soreness during an extended spring training game, so the team will make an effort to prevent him from incurring any additional setbacks. Until Souza returns to full health, look for Jarrod Dyson and Chris Owings to share time in right field.

Souza (pectoral) is scheduled to rejoin the Diamondbacks on Monday, when he will resume baseball activities, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza, who has been sidelined since March 21 with a right pectoral strain, was shut down earlier in the week after experiencing soreness during an extended spring training game. The setback isn't considered significant, and it's likely that Souza would have already been cleared to resume workouts if he hadn't left the team to tend to a family matter. With Souza due to return to Arizona this week, the Diamondbacks should soon establish a target return date for the outfielder after they have a chance to see how he looks while performing on-field activities.

Souza (pectoral) felt soreness following a throwing session Monday, and he'll be shut down for a couple days, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza had an MRI shortly after his throwing session, which showed some excess fluid. Despite this, he's still on track to return around April 15 after manager Torey Lovullo stated that Souza's soreness is not a setback. Souza will be traveling home for a personal matter, so he likely wouldn't have thrown during the next few days anyways.

Souza (pectoral) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next week, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza has been playing long toss and hitting in the batting cage recently, and if he continues to progress without any setbacks, the outfielder could jump back into live action within the next week. His return date will likely be dictated by when he begins his rehab assignment and how his injured pectoral responds, but general manager Mike Hazen said Souza could return by the end of the team's current road trip if all goes as planned, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. That would put a possible return date around April 15, which is well ahead of his original return timetable.

Souza (pectoral) played catch from about 150 feet Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was also able to take some hacks in the batting cage as he continues to progress incrementally in his recovery from a right pectoral strain. His absence to begin the season has paved the way for Jarrod Dyson and Chris Owings to form a platoon in right field.

Souza (pectoral) threw out to 90 feet Monday without much limitation, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was also able to take swings in the cage, marking another important step in his recovery from a pectoral strain he suffered near the end of spring training. While the 28-year-old is making solid progress, his return timetable remains set for May until further notice. Jarrod Dyson and Chris Owings should continue to split time in right field until Souza is healthy.

Souza (pectoral) took dry swings Thursday and is set to resume hitting in the near future, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a good sign for Souza, who officially landed on the disabled list earlier in the week after suffering a pectoral injury March 21. The week off has allowed him to progress to dry swings, which means that he'll be ready to start hitting in the coming days. Still, Souza's timetable for a return is set for May until further notice.

The Diamondbacks placed Souza (pectoral) on the 10-day disabled list Monday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction was fully expected after the Diamondbacks revealed last week that Souza suffered a right pectoral strain in a March 21 Cactus League game against the Giants that would likely sideline the outfielder for at least the first month of the season. With Souza on the shelf, Jarrod Dyson and Chris Owings are expected to see more frequent action in the corner-outfield spot opposite David Peralta.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hinted Thursday that Souza (pectoral) would likely be sidelined until around mid-May, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Lovullo's commitment to the mid-May timeline wasn't firm, it appears nonetheless that the Diamondbacks aren't counting on Souza returning from the 10-day disabled list during the first month of the season after the outfielder suffered a right pectoral strain while attempting to make a diving catch in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants. Per Buchanan, an MRI on Thursday revealed that Souza suffered between a Grade 1 and 2 strain of the pectoral muscle, which will prevent the 28-year-old from taking part in baseball activities for at least a week or two. While Souza is sidelined, David Peralta could shift over from left to right field, which would likely open up more at-bats for fourth outfielder Jarrod Dyson in the other corner spot. Dyson still seems likely to hit the bench against lefty pitching, so right-handed hitters Chris Owings and Yasmany Tomas could pick up corner-outfield starts in Dyson's stead in those scenarios.

Souza has been diagnosed with a right pectoral strain and manager Torey Lovullo said that he will likely start the season on the disabled list.

EDGE Analysis

This is disappointing news with Opening Day right around the corner as the Diamondbacks will likely start the year without one of their biggest offseason additions. Souza left Wednesday's Cactus League game with an upper-body injury that was initially believed to be shoulder-related, but it has since been determined that he's dealing with a pectoral injury. Once the Diamondbacks make a final decision on whether or not to place Souza on the DL, a firmer timetable should come into focus. Look for Jarrod Dyson and Yasmany Tomas to see the bulk of the starts in left field should Souza miss time to start the year.